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Y776 LMO

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,583 mi
Last recorded159,583 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 LMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 159,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 156,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 150,315 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 150,315 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 141,060 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 130,557 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inside edge

outer skin of exhaust rusty and flaky

Pass 25 Apr 2017 120,966 miles

outer skin on both boxes rusty and flaky

Pass 26 Apr 2016 111,352 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust rear box outer skin flakey and rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,407 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,412 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 87,412 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2013

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,215 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,673 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 60,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,777 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 47,122 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,132 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,692 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,002 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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Y776 LMO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y776 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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Y776 LMO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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