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LJ51 YGC

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,510 mi
Last recorded129,510 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 129,510 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Aug 2013 129,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 124,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 124,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2011 116,778 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 116,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 114,087 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 114,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 101,698 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 63,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,492 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 37,286 miles

Nearside Rear 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
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LJ51 YGC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ51 YGC, 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 LJ51 YGC registered?

LJ51 YGC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is LJ51 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 YGC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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