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Y859 PKU

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,555 mi
Last recorded184,555 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 PKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 184,555 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 184,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 170,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 17 Jul 2014 169,491 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 156,000 miles

back box corroded

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

main metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 156,000 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

back box corroded

brake fluid level low

front brake pads low

main metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 141,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 127,919 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 127,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 108,080 miles

Engine oil leak

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 30 Jul 2009 91,694 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,051 miles

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

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

o/s/r indicator faded

small cut in o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,614 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,319 miles

both front tyres worn + n/s/f perishing

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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Y859 PKU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y859 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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Y859 PKU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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