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Y887 JOG

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,229 mi
Last recorded118,229 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 JOG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 118,229 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 112,223 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,691 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s inner cv boot has slight deterioration

Fail 1 Jul 2011 104,691 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s inner cv boot has slight deterioration

Pass 5 Jul 2010 97,530 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 90,460 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 90,460 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake pads low

Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,851 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 79,323 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 76,890 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 76,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 66,562 miles

front nearside tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2005 55,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 55,931 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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Y887 JOG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y887 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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What year was Y887 JOG registered?

Y887 JOG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y887 JOG safe to buy?

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