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Y895 CGT

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,305 mi
Last recorded166,305 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 CGT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2016 166,305 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 161,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 156,858 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 148,691 miles

slight play in both rear suspension hub bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2012 141,898 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 133,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 125,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 118,887 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 111,867 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 102,598 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 88,645 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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Y895 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y895 CGT, 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 Y895 CGT registered?

Y895 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y895 CGT safe to buy?

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