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HF51 YLK

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,427 mi
Last recorded84,427 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 YLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 84,427 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in wall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 May 2018 81,039 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,872 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,325 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,145 miles

offside outer cv boot weeping grease

offside rear tyre perishing between treads and something rolling around in tyre

rear silencer outer skin weak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,813 miles

nearside headlamp washer jet missing

nearside rear brake disc face rusty

nearside wiperblade starting to split

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

rear silencer weak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 60,813 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear silencer weak

nearside headlamp washer jet missing

nearside rear brake disc face rusty

nearside wiperblade starting to split

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,121 miles

n/s headlamp lens starting to deteriorate,so,went over it with t-cut.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,818 miles

perish cracks in o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,917 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,630 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,570 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 49,570 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,687 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 48,687 miles

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

bolt missing from exhaust downpipe support bracket

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,278 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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HF51 YLK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 HF51 YLK, 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 HF51 YLK registered?

HF51 YLK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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