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Y972 FFV

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,752 mi
Last recorded84,752 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 FFV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,752 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 84,707 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 75,988 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,827 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 65,740 miles

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

suspect exhaust manifold blowing

water leak on engine

Pass 11 May 2006 53,989 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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Y972 FFV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y972 FFV, 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 Y972 FFV registered?

Y972 FFV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y972 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y972 FFV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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