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Y885 FFV

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,979 mi
Last recorded78,979 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 FFV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,979 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

back box outer skin corroded

engine management light illuminated

Fail 7 Sep 2015 78,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

back box outer skin corroded

engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,733 miles

E.M.L on

N/S side repeater lens missing but still orange

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,331 miles

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

eml light is on

n/s side repeater lens is missing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,232 miles

eml light is on

n/s side repater lens is missing

Fail 25 Sep 2012 53,232 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

eml light is on

n/s side repater lens is missing

Pass 29 Oct 2011 45,617 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,150 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,783 miles

the light of engine sign on

Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,886 miles

engine management light EML staying on

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,476 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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Y885 FFV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc 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 Y885 FFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y885 FFV registered?

Y885 FFV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y885 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y885 FFV 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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