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Y82 SDD

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,794 mi
Last recorded193,794 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 SDD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 193,794 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses cracking slightly

oil leak to engine

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust box shell corroded

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to nearside wing mirror glass

slight play to both rear radius arm lower bushes

Fail 12 May 2009 193,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake flexi hoses cracking slightly

nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

oil leak to engine

rear exhaust box shell corroded

rear pads wearing low

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 6 Jun 2008 170,660 miles

oil leak to engine,both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 29 May 2007 152,470 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 152,469 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

slight damage to front number plate,oil leak to engine,nearside wing mirror glass cracked.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 128,398 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 128,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y82 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y82 SDD, 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 Y82 SDD registered?

Y82 SDD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 2001.

Is Y82 SDD safe to buy?

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