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Y957 KBL

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,611 mi
Last recorded197,611 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 197,611 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 197,611 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 183,445 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 174,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 165,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 165,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 156,755 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiper blade split

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 3 Feb 2014 156,755 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiper blade split

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 4 Feb 2013 156,745 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

offside front wiperblade starting to split but still clears screen

rear exhaust braket broken but system still well supported

Pass 4 Feb 2013 156,745 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorated

offside front wiperblade starting to split but still clears screen

rear exhaust braket broken but system still well supported

Pass 26 Jan 2012 152,329 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated (heat shield only)

slight oil leak (sump plug)?

Pass 14 Jan 2011 137,530 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front grill damaged but secure at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2010 127,001 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 126,798 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 111,188 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 98,688 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 82,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 64,082 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 64,082 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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Y957 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y957 KBL, 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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Y957 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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