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Y619 ROR

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,660 mi
Last recorded118,660 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY619 ROR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 118,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 118,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

exhaust hanger missing but system still secure

Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,318 miles

both rear tyre valves are perished

dampness around the gearbox and driveshaft seals

exhaust system is rusty

offside front lower arm is rusty

oil resedue around the engine and turbo

one of the front to rear brake pipes is rusty

one of the rear silencer mount brackets is snapped

rear number plate is loose

slight roughness from nearside front wheel bearing

stone chips in screen

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,890 miles

child seat fitted to centre seat

chips in screen

dampness around both driveshaft seals

offside front lower arm is slightly corroded

oil around the engine and turbo

one of the front to rear brake pipes are rusty

rear silencer and pipe are rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,613 miles

Exhaust system generally rusty.

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 31 Aug 2011 73,582 miles

boot hinges are weak

both rear tyres are close to the limit (2mm)

oil leak

possible leak/weap from nearside driveshaft seal

rear silencer outer skin is corroded

rear washer inop

washer aims are poor, enough to hit the screen

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,834 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn (2mm)

rear silencer corroded, not leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,468 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,635 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 55,635 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 48,675 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,340 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly.

Fail 7 Sep 2006 42,340 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly.

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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Y619 ROR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y619 ROR, 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 Y619 ROR registered?

Y619 ROR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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