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Y883 NLA

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,487 mi
Last recorded106,487 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,487 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer badly detiorated

Fail 4 Aug 2011 92,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,397 miles

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,601 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 88,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

3x rear child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2009 83,193 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 83,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3x child seats fittid.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,584 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 75,584 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 66,774 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,550 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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Y883 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y883 NLA, 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 Y883 NLA registered?

Y883 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y883 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y883 NLA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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