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Y632 YBP

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,290 mi
Last recorded166,290 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY632 YBP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 166,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 153,937 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 139,467 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2014 129,897 miles

front antiroll bar D mounting bushs worn

nearside/offside rear suspension upper/lower bushs slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2013 124,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 118,025 miles

Air bag malfunction light illminated on dash.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 112,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 112,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 109,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 100,340 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 90,977 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 78,573 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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Y632 YBP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y632 YBP, 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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Y632 YBP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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