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Y852 VGC

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

130,682 mi
Last recorded130,682 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 VGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 130,682 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier top knuckle slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier top knuckle slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,102 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 120,470 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,193 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,663 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 109,712 miles

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

Vehicle internal head light adjuster used to check aim

Pass 29 Oct 2014 105,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 100,144 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,036 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 90,061 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 84,371 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,495 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,637 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,825 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 66,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 60,002 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 VGC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y852 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 Y852 VGC registered?

Y852 VGC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y852 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y852 VGC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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