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Y803 VHR

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,835 mi
Last recorded150,835 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 VHR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 150,835 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 136,588 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2009 116,598 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 91,632 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 91,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 79,000 miles

1 high mounted stop lamp bulb not working

Engine management warning light illuminated

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2006 68,093 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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Y803 VHR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y803 VHR, 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 Y803 VHR registered?

Y803 VHR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y803 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y803 VHR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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