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Y827 PNH

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,084 mi
Last recorded115,084 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY827 PNH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 115,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust system rusty

slight wear in all 4 brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2015 110,270 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS

Pass 18 Feb 2014 104,343 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS

Pass 18 Feb 2013 98,273 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT WEAR IN ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS

Fail 18 Feb 2013 98,273 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT WEAR IN ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS

Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,310 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 15 Feb 2012 91,308 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,387 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 83,387 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 69,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 69,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 63,252 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,650 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 57,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,057 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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Y827 PNH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PNH, 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 Y827 PNH registered?

Y827 PNH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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