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Y988 OUD

2001 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,214 mi
Last recorded141,214 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE90,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 OUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2009 141,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 141,214 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 126,176 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 126,176 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 110,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 110,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 95,287 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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Y988 OUD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y988 OUD, 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 Y988 OUD registered?

Y988 OUD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y988 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 OUD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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