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Y707 HNW

2001 Saab 9-5 SE

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,157 mi
Last recorded143,157 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE90,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 HNW
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 143,157 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 143,157 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 139,304 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 139,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 133,249 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 133,249 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 122,092 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 113,465 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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Y707 HNW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 90,480 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y707 HNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y707 HNW registered?

Y707 HNW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y707 HNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y707 HNW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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