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Y899 BAR

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,134 mi
Last recorded114,134 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 BAR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,134 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 101,341 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,251 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 90,236 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 90,236 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 85,146 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall scuffed and worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2010 65,128 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall scuffed and worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,323 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 77,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 63,716 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 56,319 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 48,699 miles

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

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

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

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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Y899 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y899 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 Y899 BAR registered?

Y899 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2001.

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