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BN51 YCL

2001 Saab 9-5

Brown Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,050 mi
Last recorded102,050 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YCL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 102,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 100,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 95,061 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 95,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlight main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 86,576 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat in place, restricting inspection of belt.

Nearside Rear bottom suspension joint, some free play

Offside Rear bottom suspension joint has some free play

Oil leaks from engine occasional dripping.

Fail 3 May 2022 86,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child seat in place, restricting inspection of belt.

Nearside Rear bottom suspension joint, some free play

Offside Rear bottom suspension joint has some free play

Oil leaks from engine occasional dripping.

Fail 11 Apr 2022 86,511 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 83,558 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,690 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 80,690 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,440 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter corroded not leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing more than offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded behind plastic cover. (5.2.6)

Oil cooler pipes for gearbox corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 78,710 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre pipe supplying rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre pipe supplying rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Central Braking system leaking pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter corroded. Unable to inspect fully due to cover fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil cooler pipes for gear box corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Uneven pad wear on rear brakes

underside of vehicle has corrosion to several areas. Including floor.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,111 miles

both front floor pans thin

Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,269 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,763 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 69,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,619 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,679 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,808 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,672 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 50,669 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,246 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,427 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 27,902 miles

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

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

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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BN51 YCL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Brown with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN51 YCL, 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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BN51 YCL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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