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Y627 TGD

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,531 mi
Last recorded153,531 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY627 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 153,531 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 153,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 144,675 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 138,615 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 138,615 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 137,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted not alowing full inspection of outer sills

rear exhaust deteriated but not blowing at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2013 133,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 125,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 125,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 121,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust mount not supporting exhaust

Fail 14 Jul 2011 121,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust mount not supporting exhaust

Pass 12 Jul 2010 111,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust mounting corroded off. requires attention

Fail 3 Jul 2010 111,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting corroded off. requires attention

Pass 29 Jun 2009 98,883 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 12 Jun 2008 95,339 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2008 95,334 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2007 90,687 miles

Bad engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2006 85,075 miles

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

slight binding on nearside front brake

small cut on outside wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 16 May 2006 85,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight binding on nearside front brake

small cut on outside wall of nearside front tyre

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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Y627 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y627 TGD, 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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Y627 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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