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Y819 HEC

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

99,127 mi
Last recorded99,127 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 HEC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 99,127 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 98,565 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 97,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 95,621 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 91,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 91,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 89,539 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 84,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in mounting clips under floor (1.1.11 (c))

washers weak

Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,414 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded through support clips underfloor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at underfloor support clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,279 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,149 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 57,668 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,395 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,468 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,587 miles

offside rear tyre worn beyond legal limit on outer edge and devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,589 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread - devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,423 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,868 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,516 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 HEC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y819 HEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y819 HEC registered?

Y819 HEC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y819 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y819 HEC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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