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Y839 CFS

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,025 mi
Last recorded103,025 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 CFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2016 103,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,453 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,368 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,661 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,891 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 46,530 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,260 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,582 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 22,019 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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Y839 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y839 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 Y839 CFS registered?

Y839 CFS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y839 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y839 CFS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y839 CFS have outstanding finance?

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