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Y622 GHU

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,334 mi
Last recorded129,334 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY622 GHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 129,334 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum locking device missing return spring (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum locking device missing return spring (3.5.1l)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle and components very rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking at cylinder head (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2018 128,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

centre silencer box corroded

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2017 125,457 miles

E.M.L on

exhaust system rusty

slight leak of exhaust gas from front flexy pipe

Pass 27 May 2016 121,869 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 121,866 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Braking system leaking supply to rear burst under pressure (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 115,152 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,772 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 102,051 miles

EML on dash

Fail 30 May 2013 102,051 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML on dash

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 93,728 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 93,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,696 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,345 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 82,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,431 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 73,431 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,365 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 65,381 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 62,393 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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Y622 GHU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y622 GHU, 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 Y622 GHU registered?

Y622 GHU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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