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Y899 UGK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,047 mi
Last recorded191,047 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 UGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 191,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 188,715 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in two places Nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 188,715 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 186,554 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 183,237 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 183,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 178,941 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 178,900 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 172,479 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 166,621 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 161,772 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 155,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 149,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 143,448 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 132,920 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 121,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 110,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 95,483 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 85,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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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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What year was Y899 UGK registered?

Y899 UGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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