MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
em light on
front tyres worn on edges
corrosion present on front section of exhaust
corrosion present on rear brake pipes and ferrules
front number plate slightly deteriorated
nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside
slight movement in offside and nearside rear wrap around antiroll bar bushes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion present on front section of exhaust
corrosion present on rear brake pipes and ferrules
front number plate slightly deteriorated
nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside
slight movement in offside and nearside rear wrap around antiroll bar bushes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
front discs worn
Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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W781 YKM is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W781 YKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W781 YKM registered?
W781 YKM is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2000.
Is W781 YKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for W781 YKM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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