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Y986 XCW

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,534 mi
Last recorded76,534 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 XCW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,534 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,923 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,902 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 57,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 53,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,520 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,205 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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Y986 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y986 XCW, 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 Y986 XCW registered?

Y986 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y986 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y986 XCW shows 8 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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