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Y601 BSF

2001 Saab 9-5 SE

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,332 mi
Last recorded82,332 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE90,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 BSF
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 82,332 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 82,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 67,090 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,368 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 56,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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Y601 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y601 BSF, 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 Y601 BSF registered?

Y601 BSF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y601 BSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y601 BSF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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