MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,029 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear end of exhaust weak
wear on the inside edge of offside rear tyre
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear end of exhaust weak
wear on the inside edge of offside rear tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine malfuction lamp illuminated
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
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Y989 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 Y989 TGJ, 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 Y989 TGJ registered?
Y989 TGJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2001.
Is Y989 TGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y989 TGJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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