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Y818 HMY

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,476 mi
Last recorded116,476 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 HMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 18 Jan 2017 107,067 miles

exhaust rear silencer deterioating

Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,839 miles

engine management light on

slight play o/s & n/s rear suspension bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,095 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 94,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 81,747 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,439 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 68,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,382 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,399 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,516 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,831 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,880 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 31,880 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 26,916 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,916 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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Y818 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y818 HMY, 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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Y818 HMY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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