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Y846 VGC

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,528 mi
Last recorded154,528 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 VGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 154,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread close to 2mm wear indicators.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 144,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 142,849 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 141,709 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 138,028 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 138,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 132,406 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 124,478 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 116,122 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 106,941 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,400 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,785 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,120 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 69,120 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 58,393 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 58,317 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 45,105 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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Y846 VGC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y846 VGC, 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 Y846 VGC registered?

Y846 VGC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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