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Y514 JDU

2001 Saab 9-5 SE

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,106 mi
Last recorded165,106 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE90,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY514 JDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 165,106 miles

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

rear wiper split.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 165,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wiper split.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 154,950 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 22 Feb 2008 154,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 6 Mar 2007 149,699 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 128,683 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 128,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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Y514 JDU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y514 JDU, 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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Y514 JDU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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