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Y733 KJA

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,156 mi
Last recorded152,156 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY733 KJA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 152,156 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 148,971 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 148,911 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 145,621 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 145,621 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 139,681 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 139,677 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 134,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in o/s/r stub axle bush

Fail 6 May 2015 134,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight wear in o/s/r stub axle bush

Pass 13 May 2014 125,344 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 125,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 116,831 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 116,831 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 106,330 miles

pin hole in of inner cv gaiter

slight cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 10 May 2012 106,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

pin hole in o/s inner cv gaiter

slight cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 May 2011 96,893 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,700 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 96,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2008 96,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 88,247 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 25 May 2006 80,806 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 80,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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Y733 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y733 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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Y733 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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