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Y726 LTF

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,949 mi
Last recorded135,949 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 LTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 135,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 133,001 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 125,647 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 123,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to all 4 brake discs

Fail 22 Nov 2008 123,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight corrosion to all 4 brake discs

Pass 5 Apr 2007 110,085 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 99,874 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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Y726 LTF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y726 LTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y726 LTF registered?

Y726 LTF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y726 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y726 LTF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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