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Y91 WVE

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,525 mi
Last recorded115,525 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 WVE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 115,525 miles

Front tyre size different to rears

Pass 20 Aug 2010 102,676 miles

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

engine components noisey

Fail 20 Aug 2010 102,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine components noisey

Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,606 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 25 Jun 2009 90,606 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 13 Jun 2008 83,802 miles

front number plate damaged

rear number plate deteriating

has damage to windscreen (stone chip's)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 81,036 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advise engine not wonting to start

advise unable to see sill's due to plastic cover's

Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,137 miles

advise both front tyre's wearing on inner edge's

advise offside headlamp cracked

advise unabel to check brake pipe's above fuel tank

advise unabel to check sill's due to plastic cover's fitted

Pass 17 May 2005 59,843 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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Y91 WVE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y91 WVE, 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 Y91 WVE registered?

Y91 WVE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y91 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y91 WVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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