CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y745 NYD

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,511 mi
Last recorded128,511 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
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

RegistrationY745 NYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2022 128,511 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 124,591 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 122,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 117,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at brackets (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 114,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded at outer skin

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 108,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at bracket/clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 104,807 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded outer skin

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 99,095 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General Under Body Corrosion. Rear Silencer In Poor Condition.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,880 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,813 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 7 Jul 2011 91,018 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 6 Jul 2010 85,661 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 81,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 13 Jul 2009 81,521 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres near limit and split in sidewalls

chip in screen

Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,808 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 4 Jun 2007 65,808 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,939 miles

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

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

Y745 NYD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y745 NYD, 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 Y745 NYD?

You can check the full history of Y745 NYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y745 NYD registered?

Y745 NYD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y745 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y745 NYD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y745 NYD 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 Y745 NYD. 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.