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Y311 FOO

2001 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,938 mi
Last recorded110,938 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE90,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 FOO
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 110,938 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 104,334 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front inner cv gaiters weeping grease

nearside rear seatbelt starting to mould

slight movement to nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 15 Jan 2007 104,334 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner cv gaiters weeping grease

nearside rear seatbelt starting to mould

slight movement to nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 24 May 2006 101,602 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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Y311 FOO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 90,480 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y311 FOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y311 FOO registered?

Y311 FOO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y311 FOO safe to buy?

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