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Y758 YRS

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,455 mi
Last recorded84,455 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY758 YRS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 84,455 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 82,124 miles

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

Rear box corroded

slight underside component corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2025 82,123 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2024 77,906 miles

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

Rear box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 73,536 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 69,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust box deterioated

Fail 1 Feb 2022 69,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,930 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged

heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2021 65,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged

heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2020 62,240 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 62,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17/91w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 58,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 56,121 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 55,558 miles

o/s/f outer cv gaitor slightly deterioted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 54,592 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,238 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,376 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,356 miles

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,245 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,028 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,929 miles

FRONT TYRE WALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,492 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,950 miles

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

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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Y758 YRS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y758 YRS, 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 Y758 YRS registered?

Y758 YRS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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