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Y815 XRM

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,467 mi
Last recorded107,467 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 XRM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 107,467 miles

Front number plate damaged still legible

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear shock absorber casing damaged not affecting operation of shock absorber

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly and edges badly feathered

Rear number plate deteriorated still legible

Suspect impact damage to offside rear suspension - not resulting in excessive play in any bushes etc. Recommend car is checked for wheel allignment as rear camber seriously affected.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 107,467 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate damaged still legible

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear shock absorber casing damaged not affecting operation of shock absorber

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly and edges badly feathered

Rear number plate deteriorated still legible

Suspect impact damage to offside rear suspension - not resulting in excessive play in any bushes etc. Recommend car is checked for wheel allignment as rear camber seriously affected.

Pass 12 May 2007 100,877 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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Y815 XRM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y815 XRM, 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 Y815 XRM registered?

Y815 XRM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y815 XRM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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