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Y826 FEF

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,921 mi
Last recorded170,921 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 FEF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 170,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 167,269 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 167,269 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 163,589 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 157,048 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 151,267 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 145,970 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 138,328 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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Y826 FEF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y826 FEF, 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

How do I check the history of Y826 FEF?

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What year was Y826 FEF registered?

Y826 FEF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y826 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y826 FEF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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