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Y768 CGT

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,621 mi
Last recorded153,621 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 153,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside side repeater damaged but not showing a white light

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner face (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear starting to perish and wear on the inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scuff from prolonged use of a defective wiper blade (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s 208 o/s 302 (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 153,621 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside side repeater damaged but not showing a white light

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner face (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear starting to perish and wear on the inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scuff from prolonged use of a defective wiper blade (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s 208 o/s 302 (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 152,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 152,492 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 151,920 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake backplate deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Jul 2015 151,916 miles

Brake cable locking device missing Both return springs (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front frame, rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely Both (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Both (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake backplate deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jan 2014 148,158 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 148,014 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 142,111 miles

Exhaust front pipe damaged causing minor leak of gases.

Front anti roll bar bushes worn.

Nearside rear trailing arm bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 141,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust front pipe damaged causing minor leak of gases.

Front anti roll bar bushes worn.

Nearside rear trailing arm bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 133,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 133,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 121,162 miles

Front & rear number plates deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 112,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2008 99,350 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 87,701 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 77,135 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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Y768 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y768 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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Y768 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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