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Y921 HGY

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,556 mi
Last recorded152,556 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 HGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 152,556 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 152,301 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 152,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 151,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 150,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 150,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 149,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2019 149,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 148,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 146,947 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 143,884 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 141,764 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 140,110 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 139,244 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 137,602 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 134,120 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 134,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 130,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 130,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 120,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 105,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 93,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 81,303 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 66,474 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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Y921 HGY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y921 HGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y921 HGY registered?

Y921 HGY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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