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Y768 TGD

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,997 mi
Last recorded160,997 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 TGD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 160,997 miles

discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 160,453 miles

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

exhaust rusty

rear discs pitted

sill covers

Pass 29 Aug 2012 159,803 miles

sill covers

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

Oil leak

discs worn

Fail 29 Aug 2012 159,803 miles

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

Oil leak

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

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 7 Sep 2011 158,208 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine worning light on

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2011 158,208 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine worning light on

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2010 138,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 110,919 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 88,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,929 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,473 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 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y768 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 Y768 TGD registered?

Y768 TGD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y768 TGD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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