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Y891 GYJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,095 mi
Last recorded92,095 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 GYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing, return spring

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 91,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 90,441 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 89,573 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 88,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2016 88,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 86,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2014 84,759 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 83,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2012 80,595 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2012 80,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2011 77,196 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake disc worn

Nearside front brake sticking

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 26 May 2010 75,651 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 75,651 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 72,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 69,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 65,711 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 61,544 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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Y891 GYJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y891 GYJ, 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 Y891 GYJ registered?

Y891 GYJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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