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Y823 ABL

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

165,996 mi
Last recorded165,996 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 165,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 158,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 150,417 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 143,007 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 143,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 135,148 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 132,268 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 123,950 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,931 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,255 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 107,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 100,098 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 100,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to nearside doors

eml on

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,179 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,772 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 77,048 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 63,253 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,601 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,571 miles

chip in screen

Fail 21 Jan 2008 50,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

chip in screen

Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,161 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,808 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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Y823 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y823 ABL, 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 Y823 ABL registered?

Y823 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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