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Y848 KDK

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,186 mi
Last recorded118,186 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 KDK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 118,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded n/s/r o/s/r

plastic covers

Pass 29 Jan 2019 110,258 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 101,840 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central under vehicle corrosion but not near any vehicle mountings

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 94,425 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,789 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 85,789 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,063 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,777 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 72,737 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,395 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,146 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 64,488 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 64,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 62,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,197 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,948 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 53,511 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 48,203 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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Y848 KDK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y848 KDK, 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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Y848 KDK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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