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Y724 PVV

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 PVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 128,201 miles

CUT IN FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL BUT NOT SHOWING PLY OR CORD.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

NOT MUCH RESERVE TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEVER

REAR EXHAUST VERY CORRODED

REAR NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE PULL BACK SPRING SNAPPED

REAR NEARSIDE SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT BEING FITTED

Fail 8 Mar 2011 128,201 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

CUT IN FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL BUT NOT SHOWING PLY OR CORD.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

NOT MUCH RESERVE TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEVER

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

REAR EXHAUST VERY CORRODED

REAR NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE PULL BACK SPRING SNAPPED

REAR NEARSIDE SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT BEING FITTED

Pass 9 Mar 2010 122,129 miles

NOISE FROM REAR NEARSIDE WHEN HANDBRAKE APPLIED. SUSPECT SHOES MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 122,129 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

NOISE FROM REAR NEARSIDE WHEN HANDBRAKE APPLIED. SUSPECT SHOES MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 117,315 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 117,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 107,357 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 107,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 91,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 76,493 miles

rear brake disc pad wear appear low.

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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Y724 PVV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PVV, 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 Y724 PVV registered?

Y724 PVV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y724 PVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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