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Y987 SUR

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,014 mi
Last recorded116,014 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 SUR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 116,014 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 110,048 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 110,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 103,168 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 7 Jul 2011 89,967 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,351 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,335 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,654 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 34,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,496 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 24,045 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 SUR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SUR, 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 SUR registered?

Y987 SUR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y987 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 SUR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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