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Y989 XCW

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,907 mi
Last recorded121,907 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 XCW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 121,907 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s floor chassiss damaged

Pass 27 May 2010 119,065 miles

both rear anti-roll-bar inner bushes worn out

n/s and o/s rear top suspension bushes slight movements

o/s front brake hose securing bracket lose

Pass 26 Jun 2009 114,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 111,206 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre wearing off on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2008 111,206 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing off on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2007 98,598 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,063 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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Y989 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y989 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 Y989 XCW registered?

Y989 XCW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y989 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 XCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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