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Y616 GDW

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

217,956 mi
Last recorded217,956 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 GDW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 217,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 18 Jul 2019 210,734 miles

CORROTION UNDER VEHICLE INC SUSPENTION COMPONANTS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 204,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 202,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 202,861 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 197,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 189,039 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 181,981 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 172,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear discs rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2012 165,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front discs lipped

rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2011 158,962 miles

Both rear tyres are worn bold on outer edges just outside three quarter width limit.

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

Front brake discs are wearing thin(lipped) advise replacements

Nearside front seatbelt inertia reel is noisey in operation.

Oil leak

Water leak into nearside front side repeater lamp.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 158,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres are worn bold on outer edges just outside three quarter width limit.

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

Front brake discs are wearing thin(lipped) advise replacements

Nearside front seatbelt inertia reel is noisey in operation.

Oil leak

Water leak into nearside front side repeater lamp.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 150,726 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 150,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 142,094 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 134,438 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 128,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 120,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 114,452 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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Y616 GDW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y616 GDW, 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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Y616 GDW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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