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Y987 GFM

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,070 mi
Last recorded106,070 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 GFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,070 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,050 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,133 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)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 100,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted offside rear. Visual inspection only.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,109 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,504 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,903 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,343 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,097 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 37,406 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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Y987 GFM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y987 GFM, 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 Y987 GFM registered?

Y987 GFM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y987 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 GFM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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