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Y874 HAE

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,140 mi
Last recorded146,140 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 HAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 146,140 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 133,467 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 108,158 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,778 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,182 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 99,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

long parking brake travel

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly on outer half

o/s wiper blade split

rear discs corroded , offside heavily

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

rear tyres worn with step pattern on inside

Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,057 miles

advise all front subframe bushes worn

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly inner edges

advise rear brake discs corroded and worn

advise rear exhaust excessively corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,680 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 83,680 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 72,833 miles

off side front driver seat slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2007 65,956 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,130 miles

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

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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Y874 HAE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y874 HAE, 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 Y874 HAE registered?

Y874 HAE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y874 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y874 HAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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