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EX51 YFH

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,256 mi
Last recorded91,256 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YFH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 91,256 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded / skin peeling

Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded and loose

strong advise! nearside front tyre tread badly perished.poor condition.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,459 miles

both front tyres perishing on outer edges

Fail 10 Jan 2019 88,459 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 18 Jan 2018 86,125 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 84,240 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust outer sleeving

Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,493 miles

Rear box in poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2015 80,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting missing at rear

High level stop light lens dropped showing white light.

Rear silencer badly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head lights cloudy

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,268 miles

Tyres starting to crack (3)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 78,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyres starting to crack (3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,096 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,430 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,789 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,407 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 71,407 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,644 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,029 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 68,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 58,890 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 49,195 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 YFH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFH, 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 YFH registered?

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

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