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X527 TKK

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,001 mi
Last recorded61,001 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 TKK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 61,001 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 60,906 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 56,829 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 54,655 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 51,085 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 48,331 miles

n/s/f tyre tread perishing and starting to crack (Advise attention

n/s/r and o/s/r frlexi brake hoses from body to trailing arms ferrules corroding (Advise attention

n/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding near flexi hose (Advise attention

n/s/r tyre tread starting to perish and crack

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2022 48,331 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre tread perishing and starting to crack (Advise attention

n/s/r and o/s/r frlexi brake hoses from body to trailing arms ferrules corroding (Advise attention

n/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding near flexi hose (Advise attention

n/s/r tyre tread starting to perish and crack

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 45,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,529 miles

n/s/r flexi brake hose from body to trailing arm ferrules corroding

n/s/r metal brake pipe from body to trailing arm starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,561 miles

All flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

Exhaust system in poor condition, advise attention.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,899 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 37,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 31,320 miles

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

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 3 Feb 2016 28,410 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

n/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

o/s/f flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2016 28,296 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,423 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,409 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 24,817 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,041 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 23,026 miles

o/s/f flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,831 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low tread depth on inner edges.

Rear flexible brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,214 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,792 miles

front brake pads have 4-5 thousand miles left

small stone chip in windscreen drivers side

Pass 6 Feb 2006 15,141 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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X527 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X527 TKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X527 TKK registered?

X527 TKK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X527 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X527 TKK shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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