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Y846 PKU

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,785 mi
Last recorded42,785 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 PKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,785 miles

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,422 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,233 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 28,797 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 28,689 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y846 PKU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y846 PKU, 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 Y846 PKU registered?

Y846 PKU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y846 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y846 PKU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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