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Y729 WKH

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 WKH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,536 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,005 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 45,831 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,831 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,024 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 35,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,502 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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Y729 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y729 WKH, 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 Y729 WKH registered?

Y729 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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