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Y828 YAT

2001 Saab 95

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,947 mi
Last recorded151,947 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9583,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 YAT
MakeSaab
Model95
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 151,947 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 151,947 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16 97w (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 129,806 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front engine support bar worn

Fail 8 Jan 2016 129,805 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front engine support bar worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,475 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Sep 2013 106,328 miles

n/s and o/s headlamp beam image poor

Fail 18 Sep 2013 106,325 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s headlamp beam image poor

Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,954 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 103,426 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 101,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 96,836 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,444 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 87,375 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 79,644 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 79,644 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 60,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,537 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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Y828 YAT is a 2001 Saab 95 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 83,233 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 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y828 YAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 95 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y828 YAT is a 2001 Saab 95, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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