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Y825 CFS

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,222 mi
Last recorded95,222 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY825 CFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2014 95,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust general corrosion.

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 95,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust general corrosion.

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

Pass 30 May 2013 90,191 miles

Exhaust suffering from general corrosion.

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,998 miles

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,924 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 7 Dec 2009 73,102 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R Handbrake return spring broken

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,126 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 66,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 59,366 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 51,278 miles

both front tyres slightly distorted

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight play at n/s/r void bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2005 35,368 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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Y825 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y825 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.

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What year was Y825 CFS registered?

Y825 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y825 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y825 CFS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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