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Y616 JKX

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,345 mi
Last recorded143,345 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 143,345 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear brake discs worn

movement in rack

both front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 138,668 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2011 126,140 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 108,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 108,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 92,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,476 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,286 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006

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

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

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

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 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y616 JKX, 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 Y616 JKX registered?

Y616 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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