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Y935 KBL

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,284 mi
Last recorded161,284 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 161,284 miles

all brake flexi ferrules corroded

both rear brake pipes to flexis corroded

both rear tyres cracking and perished

centre exhaust flexi corroded

general corrosion to both front suspension arms

general corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

o/s rear parking brake shoe return spring not fitted

parking brake ratchet mechanism poor operation

rear brake discs corroded and brake pads starting to get low

strong advise - both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 16 Oct 2020 159,735 miles

Slight play in nearside drop link

Pass 23 Apr 2019 156,755 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight movement in steering rack

Slight oil leak

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 17 Apr 2019 156,728 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension turrets corroded

exhaust system deteriorated and leaking at rear

front brake pads appear low

movement in steering rack mounts

o/s rear tyre cracking in treads and object in tread edge

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 154,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

co reading fluctuating---man light lit

Fail 22 Mar 2018 154,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 147,349 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 140,843 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 135,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 135,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 128,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 121,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 110,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres cracked and out of shape

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 23 Mar 2011 110,386 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres cracked and out of shape

engine management light on

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,779 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 98,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 98,641 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,358 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 92,358 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 86,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 76,380 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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Y935 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y935 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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Y935 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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