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Y898 KBL

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,226 mi
Last recorded110,226 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 110,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres has a slight cracks

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

offside front indicator lamp lens cracked/condensed

Fail 12 Jun 2012 110,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres has a slight cracks

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

engine management lamp indicate fault

offside front indicator lamp lens cracked/condensed

Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,033 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP IS ON INDICATING A POSSIBLE FAULT................Thanx......

N/S FRONT FEATHERED-AWAY & NOW ON THE LEGAL MINIMUM DEPTH........

Fail 6 Jun 2011 107,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP IS ON INDICATING A POSSIBLE FAULT................Thanx......

N/S FRONT FEATHERED-AWAY & NOW ON THE LEGAL MINIMUM DEPTH........

Fail 14 May 2010 104,762 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)

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

engine light on

Pass 14 May 2010 104,762 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 15 May 2009 99,462 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 99,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 94,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 90,074 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 89,988 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 85,148 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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Y898 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y898 KBL, 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 Y898 KBL registered?

Y898 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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