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Y866 YAT

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,223 mi
Last recorded88,223 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 YAT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2012 88,223 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,223 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,505 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 82,505 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,915 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 74,915 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 66,731 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2009 66,731 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 58,857 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 58,857 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 48,184 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,779 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear sections of front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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 YAT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y866 YAT, 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 Y866 YAT registered?

Y866 YAT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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