MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split / insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside lamp level does not move (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail by a rear sub frame mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak from the nearside lower area of the radiator
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in two places Nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested vehicle fails to start unable to test brakes (1.2.1 (g))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator nearside end tank is leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front sub-frame rear mounting bushes worn near to the limits
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged to the offside and nearside swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator is leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front and rear number plates are deteriorating
Offside and nearside suspension struts lower spring pans have advanced corrosion to them
Windscreen is damaged in various places withing the swept area. ALL damage is within size limitation
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm corroded through ( hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured crack to the inner bead rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator is leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front and rear number plates are deteriorating
Offside and nearside suspension struts lower spring pans have advanced corrosion to them
Windscreen is damaged in various places withing the swept area. ALL damage is within size limitation
Coolant leak coming from bottle ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box (7.1.1)
Coolant leak coming from bottle ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
exhaust deteriorating
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust deteriorating
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust starting to deteriorate
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (no cords visible)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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Y899 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 Y899 UGK, 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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Y899 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 May 2001.
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