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Y716 JNM

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,539 mi
Last recorded178,539 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 JNM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 178,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 166,929 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 152,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 124,606 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 104,214 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 104,112 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 88,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 88,731 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y716 JNM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y716 JNM, 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 Y716 JNM registered?

Y716 JNM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y716 JNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y716 JNM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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