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Y791 HMY

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,463 mi
Last recorded153,463 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 HMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 153,463 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

engine management light staying on

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

mainbeam warning light not working

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 25 Mar 2011 143,642 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED--JUST PASSABLE.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING.

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR BROKEN OFF AND HANGING DOWN.

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING VERY CORRODED.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 143,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED--JUST PASSABLE.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING.

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR BROKEN OFF AND HANGING DOWN.

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING VERY CORRODED.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 136,855 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 136,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 128,732 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 121,619 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 115,056 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2006 112,584 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y791 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y791 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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What year was Y791 HMY registered?

Y791 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y791 HMY safe to buy?

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