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Y717 GPN

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,031 mi
Last recorded87,031 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 GPN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 84,978 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 84,879 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 84,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,291 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 76,422 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,113 miles

NSF fog lamp (under bumper) lens broken.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,958 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 65,958 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,616 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 61,385 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,135 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2008 39,962 miles

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

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

drivebelt perished,stonechip in offside headlamp glass,one pas pipe mounting broken,front brake pads worn low & discs in poor condition,

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,962 miles

drivebelt perished,stonechip in offside headlamp glass,one pas pipe mounting broken,front brake pads worn low & discs in poor condition,

Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,877 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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Y717 GPN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y717 GPN, 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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Y717 GPN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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