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Y840 TGO

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,066 mi
Last recorded95,066 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 TGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2015 95,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 27 Jun 2015 95,066 miles

Oil leak

rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,723 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

has a cut in n/s/r tyre but no cords exposed

Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,624 miles

rear tyres low on inner tread and are cracked on tread,n,s rear tyre has a split caused by screw in tread.advise to change both

Fail 9 Nov 2010 84,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 73,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 65,106 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,115 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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Y840 TGO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y840 TGO, 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 Y840 TGO registered?

Y840 TGO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y840 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y840 TGO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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