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Y840 UGK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,190 mi
Last recorded125,190 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,190 miles

Bad running fault

Coolant leak

E.M.L Warning on

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges especially offside

exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension rose bushes deteriorated nearside and offside

shock absorbers deteriorated (damping)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 125,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Bad running fault

Coolant leak

E.M.L Warning on

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges especially offside

exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension rose bushes deteriorated nearside and offside

shock absorbers deteriorated (damping)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 119,468 miles

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

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

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

both front roll bar drop links worn

engine light on

Pass 26 Jul 2012 111,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,588 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 97,008 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 89,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 79,625 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,290 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2006 61,520 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,816 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 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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.

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What year was Y840 UGK registered?

Y840 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y840 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y840 UGK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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