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Y717 WKH

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,999 mi
Last recorded117,999 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 117,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 113,851 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 113,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 109,821 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 106,270 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 100,333 miles

o/s rear tyre has a slight bulge in inner sidewall

Fail 11 May 2010 100,328 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has a slight bulge in inner sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,378 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2008 85,430 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 79,106 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 70,456 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 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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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What year was Y717 WKH registered?

Y717 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y717 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y717 WKH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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