MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear exhaust corroding
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leaks
rear exhaust corroding
nearside front Tyre wearing on outer edge
parking brake travel long
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
nearside front Tyre wearing on outer edge
parking brake travel long
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
small cuts on o/s rear tyre side walls
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake travel slightly high
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear tyre is on 2mm
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y987 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 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.
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What year was Y987 XCW registered?
Y987 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.
Is Y987 XCW safe to buy?
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