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Y874 UGK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,383 mi
Last recorded99,383 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 99,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 96,989 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,989 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,896 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,551 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 29 May 2014 67,382 miles

Engine oil leaks

OSR tyre worn close to legal limit

Play in both front drop links and 'D' bushes

Fail 28 May 2014 67,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oil leaks

OSR side light not working (1of2)

OSR tyre worn close to legal limit

Play in both front drop links and 'D' bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,042 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 32,240 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 32,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,030 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 24,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,535 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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Y874 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y874 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 Y874 UGK registered?

Y874 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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