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FY61 HYF

2011 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,714 mi
Last recorded35,714 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-575,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 HYF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 35,714 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 35,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 17,730 miles

Offside Rear nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2014 9,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 8,907 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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FY61 HYF is a 2011 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 75,996 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 FY61 HYF, 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 15 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY61 HYF registered?

FY61 HYF is a 2011 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is FY61 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 HYF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY61 HYF have outstanding finance?

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