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Y814 GKJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,598 mi
Last recorded149,598 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY814 GKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 149,598 miles

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

eml on

ns and os rear floors showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2016 149,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

eml on

ns and os rear floors showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2015 138,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 130,503 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 120,961 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 115,165 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 112,011 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 110,048 miles

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 107,592 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 103,432 miles

slight polay in offside rear suspension

Pass 18 Jul 2007 96,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 88,798 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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Y814 GKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y814 GKJ, 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 Y814 GKJ registered?

Y814 GKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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