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Y84 NYA

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,807 mi
Last recorded193,807 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 NYA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 193,807 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 193,807 miles

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 188,600 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 188,569 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 181,681 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 181,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 173,444 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 173,444 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 163,373 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 153,613 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 144,541 miles

Rear exhaust hanger adrift not effecting security of exhaust.

Fail 22 Dec 2009 144,541 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust hanger adrift not effecting security of exhaust.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 135,350 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 124,413 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 107,788 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 19 Dec 2005 90,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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Y84 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y84 NYA, 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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Y84 NYA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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