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Y796 CGT

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,206 mi
Last recorded99,206 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 99,206 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 99,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,639 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,869 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,203 miles

Both no, plates poor, may require attention soon.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,270 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,635 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,165 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,922 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 57,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,149 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,055 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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Y796 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y796 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 Y796 CGT registered?

Y796 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y796 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y796 CGT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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