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Y844 WAO

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,991 mi
Last recorded35,991 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 WAO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 35,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 35,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 35,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,241 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 35,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,881 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,306 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,189 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 34,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,917 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,196 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 32,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,611 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,952 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 30,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,149 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,923 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 29,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high 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)

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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Y844 WAO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y844 WAO, 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 Y844 WAO registered?

Y844 WAO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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