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Y964 DAR

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,278 mi
Last recorded145,278 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 DAR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 145,278 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake travel (1.1.6 (d))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 140,012 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 140,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 135,625 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 135,625 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 131,770 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 125,642 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 125,282 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 118,309 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,167 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,328 miles

Offside FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES COPPER HEAVILY OXIDIZED DIFFICULT TO SEE UP SIDE OF TANK

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear NO PARK BRAKE RETURN SPRING FITTED DOES NOT EFFECT BRAKE AT THE PRESENT TIME

Fail 11 Nov 2015 100,316 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING MESSAGE ON DASH (1.2.1b)

Offside FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES COPPER HEAVILY OXIDIZED DIFFICULT TO SEE UP SIDE OF TANK

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear NO PARK BRAKE RETURN SPRING FITTED DOES NOT EFFECT BRAKE AT THE PRESENT TIME

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,105 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,066 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON. ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED. CENTRE & REAR SILENCERS CORRODED.

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 75,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON. ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED. CENTRE & REAR SILENCERS CORRODED.

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 24 Jun 2013 74,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,785 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 64,548 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 58,984 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,747 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,644 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 42,196 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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Y964 DAR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y964 DAR, 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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Y964 DAR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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