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Y615 LCF

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,598 mi
Last recorded74,598 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY615 LCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 73,495 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,382 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,613 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 70,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,937 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,009 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly.

Offside headlamp damaged.

Rear seats folded.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 58,221 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 58,821 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres low on tread.

Front brake discs corroded.

Off side head cracked (beam pattern ok).

Pass 22 May 2009 48,762 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,275 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 42,275 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,423 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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Y615 LCF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y615 LCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y615 LCF registered?

Y615 LCF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y615 LCF safe to buy?

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