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Y924 OFM

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,342 mi
Last recorded125,342 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY924 OFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear floor pans starting to corrode around rubber bungs,outside prescibed areas

Fail 5 Mar 2020 125,342 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear floor pans starting to corrode around rubber bungs,outside prescibed areas

Pass 6 Mar 2019 114,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole just after center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 114,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole just after center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust silencers deteriorating on outer skins.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,862 miles

EML on, on arrival.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil warning light flashing, on arrival.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 101,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML on, on arrival.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil warning light flashing, on arrival.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,033 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,033 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,715 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 83,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIATING .

Fail 22 Feb 2012 83,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIATING .

Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,859 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,630 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,054 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 62,054 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,653 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 43,260 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 43,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y924 OFM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y924 OFM, 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 Y924 OFM registered?

Y924 OFM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y924 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y924 OFM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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