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Y947 OBE

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,844 mi
Last recorded195,844 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 OBE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 195,844 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 178,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r seat belt starting to fray.

o/s/r outer lamp condensated.

pas pipe damp.

rear silencer very rusty.

wear in o/s/r top and bottom outer arm bushes.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 178,566 miles

n/s/r seat belt starting to fray.

o/s/r outer lamp condensated.

pas pipe damp.

rear silencer very rusty.

wear in o/s/r top and bottom outer arm bushes.

Fail 20 Feb 2010 160,967 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 160,967 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 143,912 miles

exhaust rear silencer outing casing corrorded

hand brake rubber gaitors split

Pass 8 Feb 2008 127,253 miles

Handbrake cable gaiters split

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 111,615 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 2 Mar 2006 96,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y947 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y947 OBE, 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 Y947 OBE registered?

Y947 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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