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Y997 HTX

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,996 mi
Last recorded144,996 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 HTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 144,996 miles

Oil leak

front wiperblade rubbers just meet requirements

Fail 18 Mar 2014 144,950 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

oil leval on minimum

slight wiperblade rubbers just meet requirements

Pass 4 Mar 2013 129,636 miles

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

rear exhaust poor 1 of 3 mounts rusted

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 129,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust poor 1 of 3 mounts rusted

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 116,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 116,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 104,620 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2009 92,115 miles

borderline pass front numberplate is being replaced

both front tyres on limit need replacing now

Pass 3 Nov 2008 78,635 miles

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

borderline pass front number plate

Fail 3 Nov 2008 78,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

borderline pass front number plate

Fail 29 Aug 2007 64,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

car retested with center rear brake light disconected

both front tyres wearing bad on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,070 miles

Oil leak

car retested with center rear brake light disconected

both front tyres wearing bad on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,773 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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Y997 HTX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y997 HTX, 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 Y997 HTX registered?

Y997 HTX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y997 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 HTX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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