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Y724 DGN

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,155 mi
Last recorded100,155 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 DGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 100,155 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 99,051 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 94,473 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 88,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 82,357 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,589 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 71,586 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,898 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 65,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 60,780 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,914 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 55,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 52,262 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 48,519 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,963 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 44,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

advice o/s wiper smearing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,069 miles

nearside front brake hose slightly coroded

o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Jun 2012 38,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advice o/s/f inner tie rod.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,643 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 34,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,317 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 31,317 miles

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slighty worn

front registration plate damaged

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,443 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,924 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,789 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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Y724 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y724 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.

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Y724 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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