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Y834 CFS

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,589 mi
Last recorded134,589 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY834 CFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 134,589 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 134,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 131,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 131,161 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 111,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 111,909 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 100,825 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 93,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 86,309 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres approaching legal minimum tread depth,

o/s front tyre approaching minimum tread depth,

Fail 25 Oct 2007 72,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,559 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 55,630 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 48,993 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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Y834 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y834 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 Y834 CFS registered?

Y834 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2001.

Is Y834 CFS safe to buy?

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