MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,090 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
engine management light on
exhaust heatshield loose
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
engine management light on
exhaust heatshield loose
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust outer skin starting to break away
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
advise-rear wiper torn
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
advise-rear wiper torn
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y831 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y831 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
How do I check the history of Y831 CFS?
You can check the full history of Y831 CFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y831 CFS registered?
Y831 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.
Is Y831 CFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y831 CFS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y831 CFS have outstanding finance?
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