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Y312 NJO

2001 Saab 9-5 Aero

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,123 mi
Last recorded168,123 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero102,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 NJO
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 168,123 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 168,123 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 139,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oily

Pass 2 Jun 2006 115,068 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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Y312 NJO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 102,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y312 NJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y312 NJO registered?

Y312 NJO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y312 NJO safe to buy?

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