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Y93 WVE

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,887 mi
Last recorded150,887 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 WVE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 150,887 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 135,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear childseat fitted adult seatbelt not fully inspected

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

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

exhaust system deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 135,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear childseat fitted adult seatbelt not fully inspected

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

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

exhaust system deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 116,250 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres badly perrished on inner sidewalls

centre exhaust heatshield not fully secured

Pass 1 May 2013 113,007 miles

em light on

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 1 May 2013 113,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

em light on

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 8 May 2012 105,415 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 97,561 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2010 89,575 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 80,610 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 74,125 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 68,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 61,373 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 59,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s/f brake caliper slide bolt cover caps missing

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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Y93 WVE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y93 WVE, 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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Y93 WVE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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