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Y869 PTU

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,252 mi
Last recorded143,252 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 PTU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2018 143,252 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 135,675 miles

Advise o,s rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Advise oil leak.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 127,896 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 119,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2015 114,898 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 109,349 miles

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

back box mount broken

Fail 20 Nov 2013 109,345 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box mount broken

Pass 14 Nov 2012 103,409 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 96,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 90,446 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 90,442 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,405 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 75,089 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 75,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,984 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 54,229 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 45,389 miles

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)

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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Y869 PTU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y869 PTU, 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 Y869 PTU registered?

Y869 PTU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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