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Y929 KBL

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,964 mi
Last recorded69,964 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,964 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,226 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 69,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,580 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,884 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,866 miles

eml staying on

Fail 24 Oct 2014 63,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

eml staying on

Pass 19 Oct 2013 62,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,150 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,053 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 45,587 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,587 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,663 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2005 35,677 miles

cannot fully check offside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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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Y929 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y929 KBL, 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 Y929 KBL registered?

Y929 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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