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Y807 YRS

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,252 mi
Last recorded94,252 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY807 YRS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 94,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,252 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,645 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 86,636 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 76,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and rear shockers corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,084 miles

both front and rear shockers corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,612 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 63,058 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,425 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,078 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 47,865 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 44,470 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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Y807 YRS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y807 YRS, 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 Y807 YRS registered?

Y807 YRS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y807 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y807 YRS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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