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Y908 NLA

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,941 mi
Last recorded99,941 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 NLA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 99,941 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 96,994 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 96,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,960 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 91,960 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,987 miles

N/S/R Tyre close to wear limit.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,975 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 76,929 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,695 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 71,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,760 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,719 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 55,392 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,648 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

nail in tyre

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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Y908 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y908 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 Y908 NLA registered?

Y908 NLA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y908 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y908 NLA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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