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Y99 REG

2001 Saab 9-5 Aero

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,160 mi
Last recorded139,160 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero102,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 REG
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 139,160 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 139,120 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 138,682 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 138,602 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 138,602 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 135,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 135,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 127,547 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 120,653 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 4 Jul 2011 114,119 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear floor

Fail 4 Jul 2011 114,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear floor

Pass 14 Jul 2010 108,413 miles

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

near side rear brake disc pitted and worn

off side rear coil spring corroded

wiper rubbers deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2009 103,402 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 103,399 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 95,025 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 75,111 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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Y99 REG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 102,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y99 REG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y99 REG registered?

Y99 REG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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