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Y731 DGN

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,678 mi
Last recorded103,678 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 DGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 103,678 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 103,311 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

eml light on

engine very noisey

Fail 9 Nov 2011 103,311 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

eml light on

engine very noisey

Pass 11 Nov 2010 102,151 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 9 Nov 2009 100,022 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust back box corrodded

Fail 9 Nov 2009 100,022 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

rear exhaust back box corrodded

Pass 6 Nov 2008 97,304 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust back box has corrossion to it

Pass 13 Nov 2007 94,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 88,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 82,540 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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Y731 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y731 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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What year was Y731 DGN registered?

Y731 DGN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y731 DGN safe to buy?

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