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Y96 PVY

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,331 mi
Last recorded146,331 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 PVY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 146,331 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 146,329 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 140,422 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 140,421 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 123,639 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 106,075 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 106,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 92,896 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y96 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y96 PVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y96 PVY registered?

Y96 PVY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y96 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 PVY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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