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Y902 YJF

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,577 mi
Last recorded169,577 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 YJF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 169,577 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 169,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 161,219 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 161,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 151,320 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 140,294 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 134,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 123,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear h/brake cable bracket slightly loose

Fail 5 Oct 2010 123,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear h/brake cable bracket slightly loose

Pass 28 Aug 2009 111,033 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s rear shock absorber leaking

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

sills not checked covered

Pass 16 Jul 2008 109,513 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 107,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 103,963 miles

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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Y902 YJF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y902 YJF, 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 Y902 YJF registered?

Y902 YJF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y902 YJF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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