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Y919 WEG

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

218,213 mi
Last recorded218,213 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 WEG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 218,213 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 201,394 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 185,742 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 172,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 159,848 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 150,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 142,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 133,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 122,764 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 112,004 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 May 2006 107,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 100,057 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 100,057 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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Y919 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y919 WEG, 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 Y919 WEG registered?

Y919 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y919 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y919 WEG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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