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Y634 GDW

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,001 mi
Last recorded112,001 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY634 GDW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 112,001 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged BIDRIM (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT IND ACTOR LENS TEMPORARY REPAIR

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS FLOOR PAN (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OIL LEAKS

Fail 11 Apr 2018 112,001 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged BIDRIM (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT IND ACTOR LENS TEMPORARY REPAIR

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS FLOOR PAN (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OIL LEAKS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,480 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged BID RIM (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OIL LEAKS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 111,480 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged BID RIM (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 110,652 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise front brake pads inner wearing low.

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Advise nearside front upper drop link dust cover split.

Advise oil leak.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 109,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

advise front brake pads inner wearing low.

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise nearside track rod end dust cover split.

advise offside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in both rear rose bushes both sides.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

advise both front seat belts frayed.

advise meatl brake pipes corroded.

advise nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

advise offside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in both rear rose bushes both sides.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 101,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

advise both front seat belts frayed.

advise offside rear tyre sidewall damage and cut.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in both rear rose bushes both sides.

Fail 27 Apr 2013 101,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

advise both front seat belts frayed.

advise offside rear tyre sidewall damage and cut.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in both rear rose bushes both sides.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,998 miles

advise nearside front seat belt frayed.

advise nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and on 2mm.

advise offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 86,727 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 76,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,268 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 52,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,000 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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Y634 GDW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y634 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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Y634 GDW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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