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Y823 YAT

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

201,772 mi
Last recorded201,772 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 YAT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 201,772 miles

all brake pipes greased

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 195,727 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 179,892 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 164,629 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 149,712 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 131,953 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 131,604 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 114,106 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 95,390 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 78,783 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,527 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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Y823 YAT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y823 YAT, 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 Y823 YAT registered?

Y823 YAT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y823 YAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y823 YAT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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