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Y907 NLA

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,120 mi
Last recorded76,120 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY907 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2013 76,120 miles

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

exhaust tail box outer skin is corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,120 miles

exhaust tail box outer skin is corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 68,289 miles

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

offside front indicator defuser lens missing operation not impared

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 68,289 miles

offside front indicator defuser lens missing operation not impared

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 63,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,022 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,282 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 47,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,256 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,271 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,998 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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Y907 NLA 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 66.7%.

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 Y907 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 Y907 NLA registered?

Y907 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y907 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y907 NLA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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