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Y987 XCW

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,612 mi
Last recorded143,612 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 XCW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 143,612 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Jul 2011 143,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 131,157 miles

nearside front Tyre wearing on outer edge

parking brake travel long

Fail 2 Aug 2010 131,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 117,607 miles

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

small cuts on o/s rear tyre side walls

Pass 2 Aug 2008 105,635 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 6 Aug 2007 97,100 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 97,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 82,417 miles

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.

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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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?

The MOT history for Y987 XCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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