MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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O/S Mirror Glass Cracked
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
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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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