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Y716 WKH

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,405 mi
Last recorded139,405 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 WKH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 139,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 134,061 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 134,058 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 131,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 127,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 121,363 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 116,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 110,285 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 106,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 101,751 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 96,801 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 90,178 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 84,559 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 77,294 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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Y716 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WKH, 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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Y716 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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