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Y866 NLA

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,946 mi
Last recorded110,946 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 110,946 miles

Back box of exhaust corroded.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine management light on.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Oil leak.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 104,691 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 103,357 miles

nearside rear tyre low inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,715 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 95,715 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 91,358 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,800 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 82,844 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,497 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,132 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,044 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,005 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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Y866 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y866 NLA, 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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Y866 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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