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Y854 UGK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,159 mi
Last recorded126,159 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY854 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 122,591 miles

bothfront lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear numberplate faded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 122,591 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bothfront lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear numberplate faded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 114,551 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 106,910 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 106,910 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 96,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 82,294 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 73,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,319 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,481 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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Y854 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y854 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y854 UGK registered?

Y854 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y854 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y854 UGK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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