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Y149 HPK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,323 mi
Last recorded99,323 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 HPK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,323 miles

Engine has an oil leak.

Rear brake pads are starting to wear low.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 99,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine has an oil leak.

Rear brake pads are starting to wear low.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,310 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 67,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 56,862 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 48,609 miles

1,Inner cord almost exposed at outer wall of nearside front tyre. †2,Nearside rear tyre ON LIMIT at inner edge. †3.offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge. †4,Offside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

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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Y149 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y149 HPK, 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 Y149 HPK registered?

Y149 HPK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y149 HPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y149 HPK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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