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Y777 PRF

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,710 mi
Last recorded94,710 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY777 PRF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,710 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH - pipes in wheel arches - nsf & osf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Corrosion in wheel arch

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion in wheel arch

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle components corroded - subframes, suspenson, exhaust

Fail 16 Nov 2018 94,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH - pipes in wheel arches - nsf & osf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Corrosion in wheel arch

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Corrosion in wheel arch

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle components corroded - subframes, suspenson, exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone/rubber bush worn at rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone/rubber bush worn at rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively sticking slightly (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak onto exhaust ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded ALL - front/rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,572 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Oil leak ()

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of engine subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 92,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Oil leak ()

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of engine subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 91,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 91,261 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure INTERNALLY (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AROUND FUEL TANK AREA (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH SIDES FOUR IN TOTAL (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,969 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,700 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,674 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,917 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 67,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,840 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 61,837 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 51,806 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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Y777 PRF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y777 PRF, 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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Y777 PRF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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