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X122 YCK

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

179,806 mi
Last recorded179,806 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX122 YCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 179,806 miles

rear tyres low on tread

slight blow from front exhaust flexi joint

Pass 13 Oct 2017 172,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2016 164,974 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 164,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired fitted wrong way round (3.5.1n)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 156,794 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Nov 2014 153,502 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 145,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 136,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 128,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 121,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,295 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 113,689 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 101,362 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 101,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 88,099 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,597 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 63,366 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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X122 YCK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,906 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 X122 YCK, 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 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X122 YCK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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