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Y791 CGT

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,006 mi
Last recorded91,006 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,006 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 91,006 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 89,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,690 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,725 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 87,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/1.6/2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,301 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 86,301 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,751 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 84,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,638 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,691 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,851 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,428 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 77,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,754 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 71,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,037 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 66,316 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,760 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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Y791 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y791 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 Y791 CGT registered?

Y791 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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