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Y849 RDF

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,540 mi
Last recorded90,540 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 RDF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,540 miles

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

front no plate derteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2009 73,958 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,768 miles

both wipers split

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,939 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 47,084 miles

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

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres in poor condition

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,084 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)

both front tyres in poor condition

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

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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Y849 RDF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y849 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 Y849 RDF registered?

Y849 RDF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y849 RDF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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