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Y951 XFR

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,235 mi
Last recorded68,235 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 XFR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,235 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 68,232 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,643 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,546 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,594 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 64,579 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear RETURN SPRING ON HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODED INSECURE O/S MISSING

Pass 6 Jan 2017 63,590 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,528 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 61,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 61,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,434 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 60,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,519 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 58,593 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,604 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 56,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,150 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,674 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,520 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 XFR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y951 XFR, 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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Y951 XFR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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