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Y794 VHR

2001 Saab 9-5 SE

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,798 mi
Last recorded86,798 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE90,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 VHR
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,798 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 70,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 67,271 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 53,728 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 53,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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Y794 VHR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver 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 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 90,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y794 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y794 VHR registered?

Y794 VHR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y794 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y794 VHR 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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