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Y739 WKH

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,922 mi
Last recorded80,922 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 WKH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,922 miles

exhaust flexi joint has minor leak

Pass 3 May 2012 76,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 71,217 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 66,202 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 60,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 55,709 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 55,707 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,126 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,126 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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Y739 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y739 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 Y739 WKH registered?

Y739 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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