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Y84 WVE

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

634,846 mi
Last recorded634,846 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 WVE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2013 634,846 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 631,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

window tint dark

Fail 30 Oct 2012 631,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

window tint dark

Pass 31 Oct 2011 626,139 miles

rear hub bushes worn

rear indicators discoloured

rear trailing arm bushes worn

warnings on dash

wiper blades worn

different wheel fitted to n/s/r

engine light on

flexy hoses deteriorated

horn

number plates deteriorated

o/s/f seat belt frayed

battery loose

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,242 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 82,428 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 66,566 miles

Both front and both rear indicators faded slightly

Both front tyres worn to 2mm on outer tread sholders

Exhaust system very rusty around joints and seams

Parking brake very noisy in opperation

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 45,874 miles

Exhaust middle and rear sections rusty around seams

Front and rear indicators faded slightly

Offside front fog lamp lense broken

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 WVE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y84 WVE, 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 WVE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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