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Y965 KBL

2001 Saab 9-5 Aero

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,249 mi
Last recorded129,249 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero102,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 129,249 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 128,499 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 119,286 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INSIDE EDGE

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 108,904 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 108,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 89,182 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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Y965 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 102,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y965 KBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y965 KBL registered?

Y965 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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