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Y962 PDM

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,503 mi
Last recorded109,503 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 PDM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 109,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,503 miles

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

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,697 miles

eml light on

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,445 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 98,820 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 86,988 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 75,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 66,831 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 61,881 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 54,259 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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Y962 PDM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y962 PDM, 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 Y962 PDM registered?

Y962 PDM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y962 PDM safe to buy?

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