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Y506 RRS

2001 Saab 9-5 SE

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,988 mi
Last recorded146,988 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE90,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 RRS
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 146,988 miles

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

front number plate cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2008 146,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2007 131,961 miles

damege to offside front sub frame rear mount

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre

offside rear hub mount lower bush

rear exhaust box

Pass 29 Sep 2006 113,460 miles

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

front brake balance (24%)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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Y506 RRS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 90,480 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y506 RRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y506 RRS registered?

Y506 RRS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y506 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y506 RRS 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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