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Y589 HPE

2001 Saab 9-5 SE

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,204 mi
Last recorded70,204 miles
Recorded on9 May 2007
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE90,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 HPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2007 70,204 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 70,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 58,473 miles

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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Y589 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y589 HPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y589 HPE registered?

Y589 HPE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y589 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y589 HPE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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