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Y783 HMY

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,722 mi
Last recorded162,722 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 HMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 162,722 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 159,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 148,450 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 148,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 137,629 miles

Both Number Plates Starting To Deteriorate

Exhaust Corroded

Oil Leak

Some Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Items

Some Minor Chips In Windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2013 126,950 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 126,950 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 115,635 miles

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,

Pass 13 Apr 2011 104,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

babyseat fitted nearside rear

front discs slight wear

outer sills covered

Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,546 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 94,536 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,322 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 85,322 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 76,723 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 65,398 miles

exhaust corroded...both front tyres worn on outer edges...rear discs corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,467 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2006 52,467 miles

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?

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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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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