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Y164 TCS

2001 Saab 9-5 SE

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,080 mi
Last recorded78,080 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE90,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 TCS
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2008 78,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear coil springs are corroded..but both rear springs are complete

Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,642 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 64,307 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 64,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 57,477 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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Y164 TCS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 90,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y164 TCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y164 TCS registered?

Y164 TCS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y164 TCS safe to buy?

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