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Y852 UGK

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,932 mi
Last recorded74,932 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,932 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 74,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,400 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,097 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre has a slight bulge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre has a slight bulge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers door mirror cracked vision not impared

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,127 miles

front number plate cracked

small crack to o/s mirror

Fail 12 Apr 2010 49,069 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

small crack to o/s mirror

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,749 miles

slight damage to rear number plate

slight wear to wiper blades

small crack to o/s mirror

Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,659 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR No PLATE

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,724 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,709 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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Y852 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y852 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 Y852 UGK registered?

Y852 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y852 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y852 UGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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