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Y893 BAR

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,657 mi
Last recorded97,657 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 BAR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,657 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,487 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side indicator lens missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,681 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,431 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,754 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise o/s/r tyre has nail in shoulder

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,971 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,986 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,134 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 87,134 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,861 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 84,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,500 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,314 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 71,355 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,021 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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Y893 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y893 BAR, 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 Y893 BAR registered?

Y893 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 May 2001.

Is Y893 BAR safe to buy?

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