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Y434 HWA

2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,001 mi
Last recorded73,001 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto81,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 HWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 73,001 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 72,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 67,803 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,803 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 64,408 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 64,404 miles

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

near rear tyre wall cracked and perished

Fail 10 Aug 2006 59,933 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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Y434 HWA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 81,798 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y434 HWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y434 HWA registered?

Y434 HWA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y434 HWA safe to buy?

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