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Y721 DGN

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,019 mi
Last recorded122,019 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 DGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 122,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,421 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 117,632 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 117,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 115,588 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 107,082 miles

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

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

oil leak from offside of engine

Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,082 miles

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

oil leak from offside of engine

Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,073 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 97,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

front brake discs excessively worn

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,702 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 72,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,452 miles

front and rear number plates

nearside front tyre just on legal limit

slight damage to nearside front and rear road rims on inside

small hole in nearside front headlight

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,978 miles

front number plate

small hole in nearside headlight

windscreen cracked on nearside just under 40mm

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,967 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,120 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,740 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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Y721 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y721 DGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y721 DGN registered?

Y721 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y721 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y721 DGN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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