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Y996 RTR

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

186,683 mi
Last recorded186,683 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 RTR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 186,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 186,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 151,608 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2011 123,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,347 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 68,859 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 66,236 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 62,122 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 55,169 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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Y996 RTR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y996 RTR, 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 Y996 RTR registered?

Y996 RTR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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