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Y861 UGK

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,209 mi
Last recorded118,209 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 118,209 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 118,209 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 111,181 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,768 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 96,415 miles

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

o/s front seat belt catch cover missing

Fail 7 Jun 2010 91,990 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs scored and corroded not to excess

Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,990 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front and rear brake discs scored and corroded not to excess

Pass 23 Jan 2009 81,179 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITON OUTER EDGES

Fail 23 Jan 2009 81,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITON OUTER EDGES

Pass 29 Jan 2008 69,381 miles

2 bulbs of multi bulb unit inoperative on high level brake light

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,118 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 51,690 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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Y861 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y861 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 Y861 UGK registered?

Y861 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y861 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y861 UGK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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