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Y824 CFS

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,048 mi
Last recorded106,048 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 CFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 106,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 100,686 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s mirror glass is cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,686 miles

n/s mirror glass is cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2011 73,489 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front number plate damaged/cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,489 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front number plate damaged/cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 31 May 2010 69,187 miles

both rear tyres cracking at tread and sidewalls

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,332 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 64,332 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,057 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge advise replacement

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Jun 2007 53,226 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,174 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall and at tread

Pass 15 Jun 2005 35,099 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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Y824 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y824 CFS, 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 Y824 CFS registered?

Y824 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y824 CFS safe to buy?

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