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Y966 PDM

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,126 mi
Last recorded102,126 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 PDM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 102,126 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 102,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,329 miles

advise small cut to offside front outer tyre wall and also same tyre wear

Pass 16 Aug 2010 89,155 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 89,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,988 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,694 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 59,195 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,345 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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Y966 PDM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y966 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 Y966 PDM registered?

Y966 PDM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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