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Y941 PVY

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,590 mi
Last recorded145,590 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 PVY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 145,590 miles

Both front suspension lower arms corroding

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Floor corroding nearside front

Fail 6 Aug 2016 145,590 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both front suspension lower arms corroding

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Floor corroding nearside front

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 141,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 138,345 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated and sheld broken

Fail 22 Jul 2014 138,345 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated and sheld broken

Pass 23 Jul 2013 134,677 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust cover broken

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2012 132,513 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

components under car rusty

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust shiled broken

Pass 24 Jul 2012 132,513 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

components under car rusty

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust shiled broken

Pass 5 Aug 2011 128,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust very rusty

suspension components very rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2011 128,206 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust very rusty

suspension components very rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2010 124,531 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs deteriorating

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

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

exhaust shield broken

n/s/r wheel rim bent

Fail 28 Jul 2010 124,531 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust shield broken

n/s/r wheel rim bent

Pass 4 Aug 2009 118,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 105,343 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 94,644 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 74,792 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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Y941 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y941 PVY, 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 Y941 PVY registered?

Y941 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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