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Y748 LMO

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,839 mi
Last recorded197,839 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 LMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 197,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front indicator lens condesation

both rear discs poor condition

engine oil leaks

exhaust tail box poor condition

nearside front tyre very poor condition cuts and edges worn

offside front tyre poor condition and edges worn

offside rear anti roll bar mounting bush worn

offside wiper blade poor condition

slight play in both rear upper and lower suspension bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2013 194,242 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing low at outer edges

engine management light on

exhaust all system poor and rusty and silencer boxes outer skins splitting apart

heavy oil leaks around engine areas

Pass 26 Mar 2012 188,056 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

eml light on

rear exhaust box poor condition

very little free play on hand brake cable

Fail 13 Mar 2012 187,858 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

eml light on

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 174,019 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 174,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 162,938 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 162,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 151,448 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 151,448 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 134,370 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 113,940 miles

engine oil leak timing cover area

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2006 93,663 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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Y748 LMO 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 69.2%.

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 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 Y748 LMO, 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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Y748 LMO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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