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Y994 OBE

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,834 mi
Last recorded151,834 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 OBE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 151,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 143,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 143,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 131,509 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 128,290 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 119,452 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 110,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 100,820 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 88,986 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 88,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 79,197 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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Y994 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y994 OBE, 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 Y994 OBE registered?

Y994 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y994 OBE safe to buy?

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