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Y931 GNJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,737 mi
Last recorded161,737 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY931 GNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 161,737 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 161,695 miles

Emissions not tested engine component loose fouling other parts (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fouling other componants (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 152,463 miles

N/s rear tyre slightly perished

O/s rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Rear inner wheel arches fitted with plastic covers

Fail 14 Sep 2016 152,155 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/s rear tyre slightly perished

O/s rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Rear inner wheel arches fitted with plastic covers

Fail 23 Aug 2016 152,147 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

general under body corrosion

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2015 140,052 miles

Front and Rear brake discs slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 135,103 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 128,442 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged and deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear axle bushes worn and movement evident

oil leak onto o/s/f suspension bushes

some wear in o/s and n/s rear upper bushes

Fail 18 Apr 2013 128,442 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged and deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear axle bushes worn and movement evident

oil leak onto o/s/f suspension bushes

some wear in o/s and n/s rear upper bushes

Fail 30 Apr 2012 123,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 123,307 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 116,033 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 196,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2010 196,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 95,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 95,459 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 86,249 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 May 2006 60,963 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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Y931 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y931 GNJ, 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 Y931 GNJ registered?

Y931 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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