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Y766 LMO

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,406 mi
Last recorded149,406 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 LMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 149,406 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s front wishbone slight corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 145,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 131,748 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers split

Pass 16 Jun 2008 120,685 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 98,916 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 81,346 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
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Y766 LMO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y766 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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What year was Y766 LMO registered?

Y766 LMO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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