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Y939 RCR

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,933 mi
Last recorded145,933 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 RCR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 145,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

exhaust system deteriorated and slight blows noted

oil leak noted

removed item from drivers view

slight front brake imbalance noted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 143,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded/deterioated and slight blow noted

Fail 3 Feb 2015 143,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded/deterioated and slight blow noted

Pass 7 Jan 2014 140,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 134,937 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 128,983 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 112,387 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 93,395 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 65,377 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 65,377 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 64,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

engine management light on dash

exhuaust corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,522 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

engine management light on dash

exhuaust corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,193 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,368 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)

engine management light on

front brake pads low

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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Y939 RCR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y939 RCR, 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 Y939 RCR registered?

Y939 RCR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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