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Y857 PAU

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,945 mi
Last recorded108,945 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 PAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,945 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr tyre out of shape

reardiscs poor

Fail 31 Jul 2014 108,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr tyre out of shape

rear discs poor

Pass 5 Aug 2013 103,040 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Pass 26 Jul 2012 95,393 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,040 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 89,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,116 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 82,116 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,114 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 75,114 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 70,322 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,983 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,877 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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Y857 PAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y857 PAU, 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 Y857 PAU registered?

Y857 PAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y857 PAU safe to buy?

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