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Y585 LJM

2001 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid

Silver Petrol 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,043 mi
Last recorded112,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid87,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Tid
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 112,043 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 104,414 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 104,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 95,543 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 83,378 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 83,378 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 68,321 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 68,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,047 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 27,893 miles

child seats fitted to outer posistions but not secured inspected as appropraite.

handbrake travel high.

Fail 11 Aug 2005 27,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seats fitted to outer posistions but not secured inspected as appropraite.

handbrake travel high.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Tid?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
10,679
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Registration plate lamp not working 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 12
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 12
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Y585 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid in Silver with a 2,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 87,798 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 Vector Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y585 LJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y585 LJM registered?

Y585 LJM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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