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Y741 YVV

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,308 mi
Last recorded98,308 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 YVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,308 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

condensation offside headlamp

Fail 6 Jan 2021 98,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

condensation offside headlamp

Pass 7 Jan 2020 95,041 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,766 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,191 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,247 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 92,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 91,884 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 90,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,140 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 87,309 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,454 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 83,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 82,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 807,643 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 80,764 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,243 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 77,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 76,318 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 76,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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Y741 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y741 YVV, 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 Y741 YVV registered?

Y741 YVV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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