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Y963 PDM

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,011 mi
Last recorded120,011 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 PDM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 120,011 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s+o/s floor (6.1.B.2)

o/s/rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,167 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished and starting to crack

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 119,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished and starting to crack

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 116,993 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 114,221 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 114,221 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 112,357 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 112,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,390 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 107,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,846 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 92,696 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 85,436 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,813 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,631 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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Y963 PDM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y963 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 Y963 PDM registered?

Y963 PDM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y963 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y963 PDM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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