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Y801 FEV

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,002 mi
Last recorded85,002 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 FEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,561 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.

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

Oil leak

The engine light is on.

The rear washer is not working.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,370 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust box outer casing rusty.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,387 miles

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

N/S/Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,753 miles

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

O/S/Rear tyre outer side wall,fatigue cracked

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 47,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O.s.rear tyre has fatigue cracks on outer wall

Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O.s.rear tyre has fatigue cracks on outer wall

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,227 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,356 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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Y801 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y801 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 Y801 FEV registered?

Y801 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y801 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y801 FEV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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