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Y897 DAU

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,901 mi
Last recorded86,901 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 DAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 86,901 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 79,176 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 79,176 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 73,019 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 73,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres has cracks on inner and outer walls

offside rear hand brake cable spring missing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 57,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,166 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 51,166 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 43,484 miles

adjusted headlight aim (both low)

both rear tyres are worn out on outer edges,

n/s/f antiroll bar link slight wear (knock)

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread.

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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Y897 DAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc 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 Y897 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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What year was Y897 DAU registered?

Y897 DAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y897 DAU safe to buy?

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