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Y808 FEV

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,433 mi
Last recorded138,433 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 FEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 138,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 138,324 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 138,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

engine management warning light on.brake warning light on.these items may be amot fail next year.

nearside front fog light glass broken

Pass 9 Feb 2010 115,957 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 104,520 miles

oil leak

wiper slightly split

Pass 19 Feb 2008 92,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 77,830 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 66,009 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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Y808 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y808 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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How do I check the history of Y808 FEV?

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What year was Y808 FEV registered?

Y808 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y808 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y808 FEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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