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Y729 TGD

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,649 mi
Last recorded123,649 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 123,649 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

dash info display on

drivers seat belt frayed

engine noisey at tick over and oil leaks

exhaust system deteriorated

front brakes 20% imbalance

rear offside tyre, pressure low

slight movement at both front bottom ball joints

Fail 1 Mar 2012 123,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

dash info display on

drivers seat belt frayed

engine noisey at tick over and oil leaks

exhaust system deteriorated

front brakes 20% imbalance

rear offside tyre, pressure low

slight movement at both front bottom ball joints

Pass 7 Mar 2011 119,961 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 110,729 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 102,160 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 89,854 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 78,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y729 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y729 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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What year was Y729 TGD registered?

Y729 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y729 TGD safe to buy?

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