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EX51 YEJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,714 mi
Last recorded148,714 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 148,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 148,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 143,303 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 135,601 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 118,982 miles

o/s/f mirror cracked but does not obscure veiw to rear

Pass 29 Jul 2008 102,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 96,393 miles

near side hand brake effort not as good as off side .does not lock

Pass 7 Apr 2006 67,700 miles

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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EX51 YEJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YEJ, 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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What year was EX51 YEJ registered?

EX51 YEJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is EX51 YEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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