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Y831 CFS

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,090 mi
Last recorded84,090 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 CFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,090 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 27 Jan 2012 84,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,838 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 70,091 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin starting to break away

Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,767 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 64,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 55,723 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 47,499 miles

advise-rear wiper torn

Fail 18 Nov 2006 47,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise-rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Jun 2005 32,885 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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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.

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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?

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