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Y504 ARL

2001 Saab 9-5 Aero

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,295 mi
Last recorded143,295 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero102,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 ARL
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 143,295 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 135,970 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 129,710 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 129,710 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 114,242 miles

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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Y504 ARL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero in Grey 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 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 Y504 ARL, 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 Y504 ARL registered?

Y504 ARL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y504 ARL safe to buy?

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