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Y847 RDF

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,754 mi
Last recorded110,754 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 RDF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 110,754 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear floor area heavily corroded

engine oil leak

engine undercover insecure

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

o/s washer jet not working

Fail 5 May 2022 110,753 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

engine undercover insecure

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

o/s washer jet not working

Pass 8 Sep 2018 109,998 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 109,276 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 106,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 104,585 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 104,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2014 99,191 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 94,433 miles

e.m light on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2013 94,433 miles

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

e.m light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2012 91,832 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 91,832 miles

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

e.m. light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2011 88,192 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,002 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 85,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,833 miles

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

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

Poly 'v' belt cracking

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

Washer aim poor

Fail 16 Sep 2008 77,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,109 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2007 61,601 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)

Pass 11 May 2006 46,835 miles

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

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

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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Y847 RDF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y847 RDF, 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 Y847 RDF registered?

Y847 RDF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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