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Y952 XFR

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,621 mi
Last recorded66,621 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 XFR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 66,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 65,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,355 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 63,630 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 63,630 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 62,663 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 62,663 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 61,625 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,029 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,485 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,814 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 59,814 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,812 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 58,722 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,065 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,471 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2012 57,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,879 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 56,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,527 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,632 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,398 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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Y952 XFR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y952 XFR, 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 Y952 XFR registered?

Y952 XFR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y952 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y952 XFR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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