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Y974 OBE

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,931 mi
Last recorded146,931 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 OBE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2010 146,931 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 136,553 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 127,752 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 119,116 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 112,309 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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Y974 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y974 OBE, 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 Y974 OBE registered?

Y974 OBE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y974 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y974 OBE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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