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Y805 CGT

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,856 mi
Last recorded88,856 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY805 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 88,856 miles

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

Rear silencer bracket missing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,533 miles

n/s rear tyre is wearing on inside

Fail 10 Sep 2008 77,533 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre is wearing on inside

Pass 8 Sep 2007 67,569 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 57,328 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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Y805 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y805 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 Y805 CGT registered?

Y805 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y805 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y805 CGT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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