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Y865 UGK

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,339 mi
Last recorded119,339 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 119,339 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light on.

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn.

Oil leak.

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 119,339 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light on.

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn.

Oil leak.

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 116,381 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 116,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 102,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 83,223 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 78,285 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,678 miles

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

WIPERS TORN MINOR

Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,103 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,103 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,051 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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Y865 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y865 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 Y865 UGK registered?

Y865 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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