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EX51 YGG

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,780 mi
Last recorded141,780 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 141,780 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 138,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 135,110 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 131,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 126,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 124,975 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 117,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wipers starting to split

Fail 14 Dec 2009 117,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wipers starting to split

Pass 31 Dec 2008 103,238 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 96,274 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 96,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 88,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre washer jet poor

nsf washer jet inop.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 74,281 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 YGG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YGG, 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 YGG registered?

EX51 YGG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is EX51 YGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YGG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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