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Y761 CGT

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,362 mi
Last recorded164,362 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 164,362 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 157,217 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 157,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 144,230 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 144,299 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 129,761 miles

Front tyres low (2mm)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2012 129,761 miles

Front tyres low (2mm)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 110,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 110,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 100,711 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge,n/s front starting to wear on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2009 100,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge,n/s front starting to wear on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2008 80,369 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,113 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,597 miles

both front tyres wearing low

near side front tyre has nick in outer wall

near side rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust box starting to rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2006 58,094 miles

front pads 50% worn

n/s/r tyre perishing

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 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y761 CGT, 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 CGT registered?

Y761 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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