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Y926 BAR

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,574 mi
Last recorded41,574 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 BAR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,574 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 40,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 39,525 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 37,899 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 35,382 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2007 31,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 26,858 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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Y926 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y926 BAR, 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 Y926 BAR registered?

Y926 BAR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y926 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y926 BAR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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