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Y914 UBF

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,184 mi
Last recorded157,184 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY914 UBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2014 157,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 8 Dec 2014 157,184 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 5 Dec 2013 149,700 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 140,951 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 131,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 123,430 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 123,430 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 116,311 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 106,075 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 106,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 91,080 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2006 76,026 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 13 Mar 2006 69,185 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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Y914 UBF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 Y914 UBF, 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 Y914 UBF registered?

Y914 UBF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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