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Y747 TGD

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,690 mi
Last recorded63,690 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,690 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

MIL light on dash

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 63,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

MIL light on dash

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,696 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,341 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 49,341 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 49,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,889 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,043 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 45,790 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,790 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,942 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,098 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,771 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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Y747 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y747 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 Y747 TGD registered?

Y747 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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