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Y819 GKJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,987 mi
Last recorded150,987 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 GKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 150,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust weak

front wishbone arms corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 147,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust weak

Fail 29 Aug 2018 147,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust weak

Pass 14 Aug 2017 143,284 miles

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs rusty

rear coil springs rusty

rear silencer box outer skin weak

Pass 15 Aug 2016 139,475 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 139,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 136,597 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 132,777 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer weak

Slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2013 128,029 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2012 123,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 119,260 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine man light on

Fail 9 Aug 2010 115,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 115,512 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 110,632 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 102,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 94,169 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 84,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 84,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 75,505 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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Y819 GKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y819 GKJ, 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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Y819 GKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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