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Y995 SUR

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,083 mi
Last recorded139,083 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 SUR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 139,083 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side on the floor panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 139,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side on the floor panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 135,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 130,369 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 127,776 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box deterioratng on outer skin

Pass 1 May 2019 125,489 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 122,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorating on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorating on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating on outer skin

Pass 11 Apr 2017 119,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 119,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted and adjusted offside front to low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,609 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 117,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,611 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 17 Apr 2013 106,839 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 103,194 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 100,903 miles

exhaust rusting rear silencer

Pass 12 May 2010 97,756 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate slight loose

Pass 15 May 2009 81,788 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 64,462 miles

Both rear shocks damp.

Pass 12 May 2007 42,831 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 25,410 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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Y995 SUR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y995 SUR, 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 Y995 SUR registered?

Y995 SUR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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