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Y761 CGK

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,935 mi
Last recorded131,935 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 131,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

engine light on

exhaust system rusted

Fail 7 Jul 2017 131,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

engine light on

exhaust system rusted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,289 miles

Centre Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 119,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 110,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 106,216 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 101,923 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 97,832 miles

airbag light is on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,614 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,652 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,541 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,288 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

oil return pipe rear of engine block was insecure

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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Y761 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y761 CGK, 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 Y761 CGK registered?

Y761 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y761 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y761 CGK shows 14 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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