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Y841 NLH

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,398 mi
Last recorded145,398 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY841 NLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 145,398 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 139,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 132,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 125,290 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 117,521 miles

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 110,137 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2012 102,327 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,805 miles

Both rear tyres perished on tread

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

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

rear silencer weak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 93,402 miles

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

o/s/f fog light lense broken

Pass 9 Feb 2009 87,417 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2008 78,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link arm

Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,680 miles

very slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link arm

Pass 6 Mar 2007 70,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,677 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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Y841 NLH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y841 NLH, 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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Y841 NLH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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