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Y898 FOD

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,696 mi
Last recorded161,696 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 FOD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 161,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 150,309 miles

O/S Mirror Glass Cracked

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 135,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 135,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 114,367 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 108,377 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 97,238 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 85,452 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 72,251 miles

Front tyres down to 3mm. Condinsation in n/s headlamp. Passenger door puddle light out. Water ingress in n/s/r inner light unit. Oil on back of inlet manifold. Rear pads getting low and discs in poor conition.

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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Y898 FOD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y898 FOD, 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 Y898 FOD registered?

Y898 FOD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y898 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y898 FOD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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