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GP51 YLF

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,120 mi
Last recorded66,120 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 YLF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 66,120 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 22 Jan 2026 66,115 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021
Fail 15 Apr 2021

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 62,443 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 60,820 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,827 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,489 miles

Engine cover/under tray

Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,585 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 43,585 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,216 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,900 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,286 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,973 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,200 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,305 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,351 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,245 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 20,714 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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GP51 YLF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GP51 YLF, 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 GP51 YLF registered?

GP51 YLF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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