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Y926 OWC

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,057 mi
Last recorded98,057 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY926 OWC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 87,673 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,985 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 73,437 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 73,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,624 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,432 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,765 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 50,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,980 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 OWC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y926 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

Y926 OWC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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