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Y926 DEF

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,872 mi
Last recorded93,872 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 DEF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 93,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 93,871 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 92,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 92,474 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 88,389 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 81,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 81,330 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 72,706 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,706 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 64,833 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,072 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,391 miles

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)

small cut in n/s/f tyre tread

wiper blades split

Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small cut in n/s/f tyre tread

wiper blades split

Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,889 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,137 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,325 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outside + cut in tread not down to cords

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,229 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 24,154 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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Y926 DEF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y926 DEF, 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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Y926 DEF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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