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Y821 GKJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,154 mi
Last recorded127,154 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 GKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 127,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 120,439 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 120,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 104,548 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 94,181 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 82,947 miles

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

Rear nearside brake slight bind on handbrake

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y821 GKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y821 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y821 GKJ registered?

Y821 GKJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y821 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y821 GKJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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