MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,363 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front suspension arms rusty
N/S/F antiroll bar link rod upper boot getting poor
N/S/R tyre on 2mm
Slight play in rear wheel bearings
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
drivers side wing indicaator lense craked
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
drivers side wing indicaator lense craked
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
exhaust system rusting
both front lower suspension arms corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
bit of undercutting to front brake discs
front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode
hint of movement offside rear top suspension arm outer bearing
hint of movement to nearside rear top suspoension arm outer bearing
repair to offside front indicator side repeater lens
tyre valves cracking
various brake pipes furring
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
bit of undercutting to front brake discs
both front lower suspension arms corroding
exhaust system rusting
front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode
hint of movement offside rear top suspension arm outer bearing
hint of movement to nearside rear top suspoension arm outer bearing
repair to offside front indicator side repeater lens
tyre valves cracking
various brake pipes furring
bit of undercutting to rear brake discs
both front lower suspension arms corroding
both rear indicator bulbs fading
offside rear suspension swinging arm front bush splitting
parts of exhaust system rusting
rear brake pads about 2/3 worn
stonechips to windscreen
undercutting to front brake discs
various brake pipes furring
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bit of undercutting to rear brake discs
both front lower suspension arms corroding
both rear indicator bulbs fading
offside rear suspension swinging arm front bush splitting
parts of exhaust system rusting
rear brake pads about 2/3 worn
stonechips to windscreen
undercutting to front brake discs
various brake pipes furring
bit of undercutting to front brake discs
both front lower suspension arms corroding
both rear indicator bulbs fading
front number plate cracked
fuel tank straps corroding
hint of play in steering rack
rear brake pads about 2/3 worn
sill covers fitted
some undercutting to rear brake discs
stonechips to windscreen
Crack in front number plate
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake pads about 2/3 worn
parts of exhaust system rusting
rear brake pads about 2/3 worn
sill covers fitted
undercutting to front brake discs
front brake pads about 2/3 worn
parts of exhaust system rusting
rear brake pads about 2/3 worn
sill covers fitted
undercutting to front brake discs
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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Y831 HDV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y831 HDV, 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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Y831 HDV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.
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