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Y795 FEV

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,054 mi
Last recorded106,054 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY795 FEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 106,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2013 101,497 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 101,497 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust outer casing poor

Pass 4 Apr 2012 95,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nsr tyre is cracked and perished on sidewall and getting low on tread

osr tyre is cracked and perished on the sidewall and getting low on tread

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 95,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nsr tyre is cracked and perished on sidewall and getting low on tread

osr tyre is cracked and perished on the sidewall and getting low on tread

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 90,954 miles

the n/s main brake pipe is corroded

the rear tyres are worn and out of shape

some movement in the n/s/f lower suspension arm inner rear bush, it could be deteriorated or have an insecure nut

Pass 11 Mar 2010 86,600 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 82,648 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak on to exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2009 82,648 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak on to exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2008 73,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test unable to inspect rear belts

Fail 5 Mar 2008 73,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear seats folded down at time of test unable to inspect rear belts

Pass 14 Mar 2007 59,840 miles

Front 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 10 Mar 2006 48,909 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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Y795 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y795 FEV, 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 Y795 FEV registered?

Y795 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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