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Y892 ONP

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,649 mi
Last recorded152,649 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY892 ONP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 152,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs and pads wearing low

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2012 129,411 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres worn

Pass 18 Jul 2011 117,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 109,988 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes seperating an has sum slight movement

handbrake travel very high but holding

nearside rear bottom suspension arm slight play in a bush

oil low,, topped up, 1 litre

slight oil leak from sump plug

Fail 3 Jul 2009 97,700 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre on approx 1.6 mm min legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2009 97,700 miles

o/s front tyre on approx 1.6 mm min legal limit

Pass 10 Jul 2008 83,933 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,789 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 69,944 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,075 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 60,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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Y892 ONP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y892 ONP, 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 Y892 ONP registered?

Y892 ONP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y892 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y892 ONP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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