MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system (silencer boxes) corroded/deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust system (silencer boxes) corroded/deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate damaged, recommend replace.
Nearside mirror damaged.
Nearside rear tyre worn, on limit, worn inner edge, nail in tread.
Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Front registration plate damaged, recommend replace.
Nearside mirror damaged.
Nearside rear tyre worn, on limit, worn inner edge, nail in tread.
Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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Y897 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y897 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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Y897 CGT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2001.
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