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Y827 FEV

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,143 mi
Last recorded175,143 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY827 FEV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 175,143 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 175,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 168,354 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 168,354 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 162,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 162,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 154,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 147,892 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres some uneven wear and worn on inside edges.

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge.

some rust on exhaust.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 147,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres some uneven wear and worn on inside edges.

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge.

some rust on exhaust.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 141,272 miles

nearside rear 2nd side light not working.

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn inside edge.

offside rear tyre unevenly worn inside edge.

some rust on rear exhaust box.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 134,494 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 127,852 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 112,894 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 100,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 89,418 miles

front brake imbalance at 17%

rear discs slightly corroded/pitted

Fail 27 Mar 2009 89,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake imbalance at 17%

rear discs slightly corroded/pitted

Fail 31 Mar 2008 71,397 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,901 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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Y827 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y827 FEV, 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 Y827 FEV registered?

Y827 FEV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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