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Y943 GNJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,099 mi
Last recorded136,099 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 GNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 136,099 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/front top mount bearing sounds dry

rear exhaust silencer very corroded but not leaking

Fail 22 Apr 2014 136,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/front top mount bearing sounds dry

rear exhaust silencer very corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 May 2013 119,419 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f fog lght insecure

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 25 Apr 2013 119,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f fog lght insecure

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 May 2012 113,621 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 104,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 95,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 82,534 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 64,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 57,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 49,428 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 39,763 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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Y943 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc 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 Y943 GNJ, 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 Y943 GNJ registered?

Y943 GNJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y943 GNJ safe to buy?

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