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Y905 PVY

2001 Saab 9-5 SE

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,935 mi
Last recorded105,935 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE90,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 PVY
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 105,935 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 93,306 miles

advise nearside rear tyre tread just on legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2007 88,753 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 88,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 80,820 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades splitting

both nearside rear upper and lower rose joints have slight play

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside number plate light lens not secure

offside rear upper rose joint has slight play

suspect broken wire in tailgate for number plate lights

Pass 22 Aug 2006 80,820 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades splitting

both nearside rear upper and lower rose joints have slight play

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside number plate light lens not secure

offside rear upper rose joint has slight play

suspect broken wire in tailgate for number plate lights

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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Y905 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 90,480 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y905 PVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y905 PVY registered?

Y905 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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