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Y868 WEG

2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,761 mi
Last recorded74,761 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto81,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 WEG
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 74,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust backbox outer casing in poor condition

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 17 Oct 2009 74,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust backbox outer casing in poor condition

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,572 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 73,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 67,757 miles

N/S/F fog lamp glass cracked.

O/S door mirror does not work electricaly from side to side.And overglass fitted to it.

O/S/F fog lamp glass shattered.

Fail 20 Sep 2006 67,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

N/S/F fog lamp glass cracked.

O/S door mirror glass does not more side to side electricaly.

O/S/F fog lamp glass shattered.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 64,985 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 64,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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Y868 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y868 WEG, 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 Y868 WEG registered?

Y868 WEG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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