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Y831 HDV

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,363 mi
Last recorded126,363 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 HDV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 126,363 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 123,945 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 119,224 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 119,224 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 112,927 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 107,663 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 107,663 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 101,244 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 101,244 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 91,951 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 91,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,997 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 67,981 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 57,887 miles

Crack in front number plate

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 May 2007 45,966 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 45,966 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2006 37,099 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2006 37,099 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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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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