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X497 NGN

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,203 mi
Last recorded75,203 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 NGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 75,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 74,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,696 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 73,165 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake grabbing, slight

Fail 9 Dec 2020 72,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake grabbing, slight

Pass 4 Nov 2019 71,724 miles

rear silencer detiorating outer casing rusting away

Pass 12 Dec 2018 70,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system poor condition

general corrosion to under-body

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,280 miles

corrosion to under-body

Pass 6 Dec 2016 69,431 miles

corrosion to all of exhaust system

Pass 3 Dec 2015 67,873 miles

some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,619 miles

both front tyres wearing low

some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,646 miles

front tyres wearing low

some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,097 miles

some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,240 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,632 miles

drivers side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,935 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,575 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,546 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,027 miles

both rear and ns front tyres worn low

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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X497 NGN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X497 NGN, 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 X497 NGN registered?

X497 NGN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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