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Y909 FOD

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

137,021 mi
Last recorded137,021 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 FOD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 137,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 120,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,824 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,169 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,220 miles

all front suspension corried

both front tyres low in center

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,454 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside wiper blades split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,321 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 3 Jul 2009 66,409 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 66,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,190 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,935 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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Y909 FOD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y909 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 Y909 FOD registered?

Y909 FOD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y909 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y909 FOD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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