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Y864 PAU

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,352 mi
Last recorded163,352 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY864 PAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 163,352 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

exhaust system very rusty in places

handbrake travel

o/s rear tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both rear upper outer suspension arm bushes

Fail 8 Jun 2011 163,346 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted n/s rear

exhaust system very rusty in places

handbrake travel

o/s rear tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both rear upper outer suspension arm bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2010 152,308 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 139,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiper blades split

rear brake flexy pipes very slightly perished

Fail 28 May 2009 139,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades split

rear brake flexy pipes very slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2008 128,411 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2008 128,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 117,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 101,010 miles

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

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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Y864 PAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y864 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 Y864 PAU registered?

Y864 PAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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