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W7 JYS

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,542 mi
Last recorded59,542 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 JYS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,542 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 59,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 59,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,728 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 56,728 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,973 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,701 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,577 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,605 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,875 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,448 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,759 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,572 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,650 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,733 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,799 miles

water leak from engine

Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,772 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 19,325 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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W7 JYS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W7 JYS, 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 W7 JYS registered?

W7 JYS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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