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Y863 XHG

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,960 mi
Last recorded50,960 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 XHG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 50,960 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,446 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,299 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,092 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on side walls

Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,023 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 23,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y863 XHG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y863 XHG, 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

How do I check the history of Y863 XHG?

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What year was Y863 XHG registered?

Y863 XHG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y863 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y863 XHG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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