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Y808 UGK

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,684 mi
Last recorded144,684 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY808 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 144,684 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2014 144,684 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 140,131 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 140,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 137,239 miles

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil level low

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2010 131,344 miles

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

oil leaking from engine bay.

Pass 1 May 2009 124,202 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Apr 2009 124,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Apr 2008 112,123 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 94,350 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 80,180 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 80,180 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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Y808 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y808 UGK, 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 Y808 UGK registered?

Y808 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y808 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y808 UGK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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