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Y951 OBE

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,931 mi
Last recorded174,931 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 OBE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 174,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 161,177 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 161,177 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 148,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 148,955 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 136,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 128,613 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 128,613 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 123,660 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 118,385 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 112,082 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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Y951 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y951 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 Y951 OBE registered?

Y951 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y951 OBE safe to buy?

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