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Y813 FEV

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,777 mi
Last recorded99,777 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 FEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,777 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 90,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,798 miles

condensation behind n/s headlamp lens

Fail 4 Feb 2014 86,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

condensation behind n/s headlamp lens

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,830 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,823 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,579 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 16 Feb 2011 74,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,731 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s wiper blade torn

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,844 miles

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2009 61,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,947 miles

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

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

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,612 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,462 miles

covers fitted to n/s& o/s sills

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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Y813 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y813 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 Y813 FEV registered?

Y813 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y813 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y813 FEV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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