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Y475 HWA

2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,550 mi
Last recorded94,550 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto81,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 HWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 94,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 79,888 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 79,888 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust heatshield under vehicle loose. †slight play in n/s/r suspension lower void bush.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 59,978 miles

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

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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Y475 HWA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y475 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 Y475 HWA registered?

Y475 HWA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y475 HWA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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