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X409 PGT

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,256 mi
Last recorded138,256 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX409 PGT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 138,256 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres badly perished between tread - recommended

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2014 134,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front tyres perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 129,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system deteriorating

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 12 Apr 2013 129,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system deteriorating

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 121,284 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 116,002 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 115,932 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

P.A.S oil level at min

both rear brake discs rusted and pitted

engine oil leaks

fronf and rear number plates getting deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2010 110,167 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 110,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 102,889 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 102,889 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 89,352 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 78,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,433 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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X409 PGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X409 PGT, 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 X409 PGT registered?

X409 PGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X409 PGT safe to buy?

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