MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery insecure
exhaust back box corroded
oil leak
passengers side rear tyre close to legal limit
rear light unit cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
battery insecure
exhaust back box corroded
oil leak
passengers side rear tyre close to legal limit
rear light unit cracked
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front lens broken
Nearside rear lens broken
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front lens broken
Nearside rear lens broken
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y871 LBW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y871 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 Y871 LBW registered?
Y871 LBW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y871 LBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y871 LBW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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