MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
Both Number Plates Starting To Deteriorate
Exhaust Corroded
Oil Leak
Some Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Items
Some Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge
outer sills covered
outer sills covered,oil leaks,front exhaust flexi joint worn/middle & rear exhaust in poor condition,front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode,
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
babyseat fitted nearside rear
front discs slight wear
outer sills covered
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
babyseat fitted nearside rear
offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
outer sills covered
rear exhaust hanger temporarily repaired
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
babyseat fitted nearside rear
offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
outer sills covered
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust corroded and in poor condition
exhaust hanger temporarily repaired
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
outer sills covered
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust corroded and in poor condition
exhaust hanger temporarily repaired
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
outer sills covered
exhaust corroded...both front tyres worn on outer edges...rear discs corroding
nail in tyre
Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y783 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 Y783 HMY, 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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Y783 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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