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Y906 RNH

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,980 mi
Last recorded161,980 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 RNH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 161,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 153,326 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2015 153,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2014 140,665 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 140,665 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 127,679 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 120,451 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 120,451 miles

exhaust corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 15 Feb 2011 116,927 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 108,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 96,333 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 79,834 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 79,834 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 75,884 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 58,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,815 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y906 RNH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y906 RNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y906 RNH registered?

Y906 RNH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y906 RNH safe to buy?

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