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Y728 GHU

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,037 mi
Last recorded134,037 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 GHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 134,037 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 134,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 118,950 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 118,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 103,630 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 103,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,377 miles

FRONT DISCS BADLY LIPPED AND APROACHING LIMIT.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED,BUT READABLE.

FRONT PADS APPROACHING LIMIT.

O/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

REAR BRAKES SQUEAKING ON HANDBRAKE.

Fail 30 Dec 2009 101,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

FRONT DISCS BADLY LIPPED AND APROACHING LIMIT.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED,BUT READABLE.

FRONT PADS APPROACHING LIMIT.

O/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

REAR BRAKES SQUEAKING ON HANDBRAKE.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 94,544 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED,APPROACHING LIMIT,AND IN POOR CONDITION.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIOATED,BUT READABLE.

FRONT PADS LOW.

O/S/F TYRE;LOW OUTER TREAD.

O/S/R NUMBER PLATE LIGHT SLIGHTLY DIM.

O/S/R PADS GETTING LOW.

REAR BRAKES SQUEAKING ON HANDBRAKE.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 87,028 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED,BUT READABLE.REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING.FRONT DISCS APPROACHING LIMIT,AND LIPPED.REAR DISCS LIGHTLY SCORED.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 87,028 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED,BUT READABLE.REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING.FRONT DISCS APPROACHING LIMIT,AND LIPPED.REAR DISCS LIGHTLY SCORED.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 76,927 miles

FRONT DISCS APPROACHING WEAR LIMIT.REAR DISCS LIGHTLY SCORED.

Fail 17 Jan 2006 76,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

FRONT DISCS APPROACHING WEAR LIMIT.REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED.ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

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

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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Y728 GHU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 Y728 GHU, 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 Y728 GHU registered?

Y728 GHU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y728 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y728 GHU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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