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Y83 LAN

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,564 mi
Last recorded155,564 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 LAN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 155,564 miles

Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 155,520 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 145,407 miles

corrosion fuel tank supports

Pass 10 Mar 2010 135,209 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 123,575 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 109,268 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sills not checked covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2007 88,963 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2006 84,949 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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Y83 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y83 LAN, 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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Y83 LAN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y83 LAN safe to buy?

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