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Y972 UOX

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,347 mi
Last recorded131,347 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 UOX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 131,347 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side trims fitted not allowing inspection of the outer sills

Pass 7 Feb 2024 127,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 124,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 124,347 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 120,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 119,275 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 119,275 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 118,600 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 118,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 116,939 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 115,380 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,976 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 112,545 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 110,870 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 109,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 109,042 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,154 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 104,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 102,111 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 102,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 92,313 miles

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

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s front chassis legs but not holed

Pass 10 Feb 2009 87,398 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,671 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,440 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 UOX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOX, 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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Y972 UOX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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