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Y965 TGJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,366 mi
Last recorded118,366 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 TGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 118,366 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 113,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 110,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 110,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,259 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,564 miles

Exhaust back box silencer corroded on outer skin

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,550 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,397 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,584 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,305 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,082 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,915 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,183 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 81,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,645 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,737 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,663 miles

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 21 Aug 2008 61,993 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 54,593 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 48,787 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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Y965 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y965 TGJ, 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 Y965 TGJ registered?

Y965 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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