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Y753 CGP

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,659 mi
Last recorded91,659 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY753 CGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,659 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 91,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,952 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ns os floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 88,952 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ns os floor (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded fr to rr (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,553 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,016 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,883 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 66,763 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 66,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1bulb out in centre stop

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2011 48,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,739 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 41,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,934 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 33,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 25,823 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 25,815 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2007 21,901 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 21,901 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 19,714 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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Y753 CGP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y753 CGP, 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 Y753 CGP registered?

Y753 CGP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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