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Y848 HPE

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,932 mi
Last recorded114,932 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 114,932 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 114,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 109,825 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 106,443 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)

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

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

front and rear brake discs have surface rust

Fail 22 Aug 2011 106,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

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

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

front and rear brake discs have surface rust

Pass 21 Jun 2010 105,049 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 97,537 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 90,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,584 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 81,576 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2006 75,285 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2005 67,492 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y848 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y848 HPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y848 HPE registered?

Y848 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y848 HPE safe to buy?

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