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Y901 NLA

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,414 mi
Last recorded123,414 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 123,414 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 121,553 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 118,831 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 116,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,060 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 109,023 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 109,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,623 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,379 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 90,302 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 86,692 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre split in sidewall.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 80,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nsf tyre split in sidewall.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 73,633 miles

near s/front tyre starting to crack o/wall

o/s rear brake flexi pipe cracking change asap

rear box poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2008 73,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

near s/front tyre starting to crack o/wall

o/s rear brake flexi pipe cracking change asap

rear box poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,782 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 52,382 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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Y901 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y901 NLA, 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 Y901 NLA registered?

Y901 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y901 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y901 NLA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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