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Y789 CGK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

232,402 mi
Last recorded232,402 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 232,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 231,798 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread. 225/45/r17-94w

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 225/45/r17-94w

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 231,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread. 225/45/r17-94w

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 225/45/r17-94w

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 225,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 221,234 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 217,585 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 214,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 210,967 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 204,701 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 202,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 200,764 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 197,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 197,189 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 197,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 192,416 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 192,067 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 187,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 174,762 miles

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn to 1.6mm

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear suspension bushes slight movement

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2007 149,494 miles

both front tyre treads worn to 2mm

both rear suspension top arms to hubs bushes slight movement

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear exhaust box rusty and in poor condition

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2006 121,427 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 121,427 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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Y789 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y789 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y789 CGK registered?

Y789 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y789 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y789 CGK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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