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Y514 RRS

2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,665 mi
Last recorded88,665 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto81,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY514 RRS
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,665 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 88,665 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 84,070 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear brake discs quite rusty

exhaust rear silencer outer casing rusty

slight exhaust leak at flexible section

Fail 26 May 2006 84,070 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear brake discs quite rusty

exhaust rear silencer outer casing rusty

slight exhaust leak at flexible section

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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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Y514 RRS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y514 RRS, 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 Y514 RRS registered?

Y514 RRS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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