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Y839 UGK

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,944 mi
Last recorded105,944 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 105,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside front fog lamp insecure/damaged

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

rear washers not working

Fail 28 Sep 2012 105,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

engine oil level low

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside front fog lamp insecure/damaged

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

rear washers not working

Fail 29 Sep 2011 99,348 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 99,348 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,437 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 94,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 79,640 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 79,639 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 67,950 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 55,972 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 55,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y839 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

Y839 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y839 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y839 UGK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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