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X315 ONH

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,525 mi
Last recorded102,525 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX315 ONH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2016 102,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,696 miles

Nearside Rear floor pan has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear floor pan has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Dec 2015 99,608 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear floor pan has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,561 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear box badly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 84,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light stays on

exhaust rear box badly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,110 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 80,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box rusting engine lamp on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,524 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,110 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 71,110 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 65,550 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 65,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,951 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,850 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,978 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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X315 ONH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,906 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X315 ONH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X315 ONH registered?

X315 ONH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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