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Y982 KBL

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,137 mi
Last recorded166,137 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 166,137 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front suspension arms are heavily corroded

rear boot floor is heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 166,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front suspension arms are heavily corroded

rear boot floor is heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 151,856 miles

both rear suspension upper joints worn.

front brake disc surfaces worn/lipped.

o/s/f spot light insecure, n/s lens broken.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

stone chip in the front registration plate.

suspension components corroded!

various light light body damge and wheels scuffed.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 151,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear suspension upper joints worn.

front brake disc surfaces worn/lipped.

o/s/f spot light insecure, n/s lens broken.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

stone chip in the front registration plate.

suspension components corroded!

various light light body damge and wheels scuffed.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 138,517 miles

accident damaged to the n/s/r. Both front spot lights damaged.

front registration plate stone chipped.

n/s/f alloy wheel rim slightly damaged.

o/s/r top suspenion bush slightly worn.

one segment of the centre stop light not working.

starter motor noisey.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 127,525 miles

underbody dry/corroded.

n/s/f spot light broken,o/s/f spot light insecure,bumper scuffed & various light accident damage and corrosion in the vehicle body!

rear suspension top arm bushes worn.

rear tyres worn to 4 mm,tread slightly out of shape.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

stone chip in the front number plate.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 127,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f spot light broken,o/s/f spot light insecure,bumper scuffed & various light accident damage and corrosion in the vehicle body!

rear suspension top arm bushes worn.

rear tyres worn to 4 mm,tread slightly out of shape.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

stone chip in the front number plate.

underbody dry/corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 115,109 miles

rear suspension top hub bushes have some play

Pass 14 Apr 2010 104,929 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 104,902 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 94,109 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 94,099 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,876 miles

both rear brake discs corroded but opperate correctly.

exhaust tail box corroded but still strong.

n/s/f fog lens incomplete.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

slight play in both rear suspension upper knuckles.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,363 miles

both front indicator bulbs fayed.

n/s mirror lens cracked & casing broken.

n/s spot light glass broken.

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged.(Could do with fitting to rear).

rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges.

Fail 11 Apr 2007 71,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front indicator bulbs fayed.

n/s mirror lens cracked & casing broken.

n/s spot light glass broken.

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged.(Could do with fitting to rear).

rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,994 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)

front brake discs are worn & lipped. †

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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Y982 KBL 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 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 Y982 KBL, 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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Y982 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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