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Y857 PKU

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,787 mi
Last recorded74,787 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 PKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 74,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer Corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,618 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2021 62,696 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 59,827 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 59,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,946 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,471 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,987 miles

corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,555 miles

Front exhaust silencer corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,070 miles

Cracks in tread O/S/R tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,337 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking in treads

Rear silencer slightly corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2013 41,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,912 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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,634 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,550 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 35,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,124 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 29,054 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,571 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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Y857 PKU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y857 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 Y857 PKU registered?

Y857 PKU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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