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Y729 KJA

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,234 mi
Last recorded157,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 KJA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 157,234 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2013 151,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 148,599 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 148,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 140,551 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 140,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 133,096 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 132,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Off Side inner drive shaft gaitor leaking grease

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 2 Jun 2009 124,667 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 117,487 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 111,377 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 111,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 98,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyre pressures require adjustment

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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Y729 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y729 KJA, 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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Y729 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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