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Y859 PAU

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,709 mi
Last recorded87,709 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 PAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 87,709 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 83,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2011 83,145 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2010 77,977 miles

Cut in offside front tyre, no cords showing.

Front gear box mounting worn.

Long travel on handbrake.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 77,917 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Cut in offside front tyre, no cords showing.

Front gear box mounting worn.

Long travel on handbrake.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 72,327 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 66,755 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 60,804 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 54,567 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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Y859 PAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y859 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 Y859 PAU registered?

Y859 PAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y859 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y859 PAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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