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Y851 TGO

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,560 mi
Last recorded37,560 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 TGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 37,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 35,159 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 35,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,097 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,830 miles

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

near side front tyre some outer wall damage

near side rear tyre inner tread egde wear

off side front tyre nailed & deep cuts in tread

off side rear tyre some inner wall wear & cut in tread

some oil leakage

Pass 21 May 2007 28,455 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,168 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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Y851 TGO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y851 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 Y851 TGO registered?

Y851 TGO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y851 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y851 TGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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