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Y864 LBW

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,500 mi
Last recorded158,500 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY864 LBW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 158,500 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 146,357 miles

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

bad engine oil leak

management light on

Pass 1 Jun 2015 132,518 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 128,577 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 120,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 116,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 109,545 miles

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

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

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

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 view mirror loose

Pass 22 Jul 2010 104,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear view mirror slightly loose

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,307 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 84,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,016 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 63,215 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 63,215 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 48,180 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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Y864 LBW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y864 LBW, 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 Y864 LBW registered?

Y864 LBW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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