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Y894 DAU

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,673 mi
Last recorded140,673 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 DAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 140,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat joint (7.1.2)

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 2 Jun 2017 135,575 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 135,575 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2016 131,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes soft

exhaust back box corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 20 May 2016 131,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working main beam not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes soft

exhaust back box corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2015 126,464 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2014 120,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

slight play in o/s/r suspension bush

Pass 24 May 2013 115,703 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 115,702 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 108,218 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 100,324 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2010 93,647 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 83,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2009 83,125 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 74,543 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 74,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2007 64,600 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 64,600 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2006 52,818 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 52,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y894 DAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y894 DAU, 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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Y894 DAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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