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Y884 JOG

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,890 mi
Last recorded140,890 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY884 JOG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 140,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 140,101 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 137,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 134,644 miles

surface corossion both front floorpans

Pass 25 Aug 2016 133,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,192 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 132,189 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 128,729 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 128,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 125,008 miles

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

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

NS park brake effort lower than normal

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 124,588 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 117,189 miles

Extensive corrosion in exhaust rear box

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 110,388 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 104,454 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Jun 2010 104,397 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2009 97,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 86,568 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,952 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 53,417 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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Y884 JOG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y884 JOG, 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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Y884 JOG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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