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Y877 PTS

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,787 mi
Last recorded116,787 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY877 PTS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,787 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

floor/pan and sills corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 116,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

floor/pan and sills corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 98,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 98,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,986 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes slight corrosion at joints and clips on front section (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,135 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 75,277 miles

Both rear trailing arm front rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear trailing arm front rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,138 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar D bush slighty worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 64,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,204 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,736 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 54,734 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,519 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre needs to be inflated

Fail 7 Nov 2007 36,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre needs to be inflated

Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,918 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside wall and nearing legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on outside wall

slight movement in offside front lower wishbone front bush and bush slightly perished

Pass 11 Nov 2005 20,698 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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Y877 PTS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y877 PTS, 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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Y877 PTS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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