CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y741 WKH

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,593 mi
Last recorded137,593 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 WKH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 137,593 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2013 137,593 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 132,117 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 132,117 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 125,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

osr tyre has superficial cracking on inside tread line

Pass 15 Jun 2010 125,351 miles

osr tyre has superficial cracking on inside tread line

Pass 29 Jun 2009 119,589 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 112,284 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 105,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 95,515 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 95,515 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 86,597 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs in poor condition starting to corrode

slight play offside rear top outer track arm bush

Fail 23 Jun 2005 86,597 miles

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake discs in poor condition. starting to corrode.

slight play offside rear top outer track arm bush.

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y741 WKH 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 61.5%.

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 Y741 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y741 WKH?

You can check the full history of Y741 WKH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y741 WKH registered?

Y741 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y741 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y741 WKH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y741 WKH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y741 WKH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.