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Y828 ABL

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,692 mi
Last recorded96,692 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 96,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,079 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 85,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,449 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 80,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,575 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 74,575 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,733 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 68,733 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 62,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,546 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,085 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 56,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,881 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 37,615 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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Y828 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y828 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 Y828 ABL registered?

Y828 ABL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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