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Y877 UGK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,641 mi
Last recorded84,641 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY877 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 84,641 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade missing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outerskin loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All shock absorbers corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 84,641 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade missing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outerskin loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All shock absorbers corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,664 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,528 miles

All brake discs corroded .

General corrosion on suspension .

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box heavily corroded . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 83,528 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both sides . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides . (3.4 (b) (ii))

All brake discs corroded .

General corrosion on suspension .

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box heavily corroded . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 82,868 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,004 miles

Front corrosion to both front wishbones

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to shocker casing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to shocker casing

Fail 25 Oct 2018 82,004 miles

Front corrosion to both front wishbones

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to shocker casing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to shocker casing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 80,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,393 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 78,090 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 74,491 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 74,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 70,387 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 69,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

restricted vision to various brake pipes

Pass 3 May 2011 67,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vision restricted to brake pipes due to fuel tank

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,868 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 59,280 miles

brake pipes over fuel tank cannot be seen

vision restricted on outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,585 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,426 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,261 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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Y877 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 Y877 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 Y877 UGK registered?

Y877 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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