CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX51 YDW

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

212,542 mi
Last recorded212,542 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YDW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 212,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 208,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 185,151 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 181,169 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 160,930 miles

Engine Oil Leek

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Silencer Deteirorated

Fail 28 Jan 2014 160,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine Oil Leek

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Silencer Deteirorated

Fail 25 Jan 2013 141,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 141,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2011 120,242 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 105,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 105,808 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 95,575 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 83,832 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,342 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven and close to limit

Pass 4 May 2007 71,468 miles

play in both rear wheels

Pass 8 May 2006 64,771 miles

both front fog ligtts insecure

offside head lamp auto adjuster not working

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX51 YDW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EX51 YDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX51 YDW?

You can check the full history of EX51 YDW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX51 YDW registered?

EX51 YDW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is EX51 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YDW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 YDW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX51 YDW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.