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Y794 ABL

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,690 mi
Last recorded114,690 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 114,690 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 114,670 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 109,239 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 104,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 97,750 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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Y794 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y794 ABL, 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 Y794 ABL registered?

Y794 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y794 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y794 ABL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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