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Y238 HKW

2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,013 mi
Last recorded79,013 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto80,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 HKW
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,688 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 64,329 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 64,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2006 52,892 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in offside front tyre sidewall, not to cords.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto?

Based on 572 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 10
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Y238 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 80,025 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Aero Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y238 HKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y238 HKW registered?

Y238 HKW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y238 HKW safe to buy?

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