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Y985 TGJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

116,973 mi
Last recorded116,973 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 TGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 116,973 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 116,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 116,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 116,307 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 116,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 116,290 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 116,141 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 116,054 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 115,512 miles

both rear shockers corroded

o/s rear tyre waring on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer sleeve corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 113,369 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box outer sleeve corroded

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing play

Pass 18 Oct 2016 111,036 miles

rear exhaust box outer sleeve corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,833 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 109,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,311 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,004 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,128 miles

Raer exhaust box deteriorared.

Pass 25 May 2012 97,576 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 85,834 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 85,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 73,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 59,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2008 48,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 48,228 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 42,456 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 33,679 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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Y985 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 Y985 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 Y985 TGJ registered?

Y985 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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