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Y943 PVY

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,905 mi
Last recorded106,905 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 PVY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 May 2011 106,905 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 92,270 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,329 miles

mascot fitted to bonnet

Pass 7 Dec 2007 67,783 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 58,631 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 48,736 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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Y943 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y943 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 Y943 PVY registered?

Y943 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y943 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y943 PVY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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