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Y848 PKU

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,310 mi
Last recorded92,310 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 PKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2012 92,310 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,774 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,144 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,611 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,151 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,042 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,614 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 PKU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 Y848 PKU registered?

Y848 PKU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y848 PKU safe to buy?

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