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Y768 CGK

2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,204 mi
Last recorded218,204 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto81,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2008 218,204 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 218,204 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 218,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Sep 2007 177,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 177,902 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 146,015 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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Y768 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 81,798 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y768 CGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y768 CGK registered?

Y768 CGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y768 CGK safe to buy?

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