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LJ51 YHS

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,865 mi
Last recorded132,865 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YHS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 132,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 127,028 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 123,808 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 116,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 116,461 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 106,450 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 97,087 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 81,893 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 68,800 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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LJ51 YHS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ51 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

LJ51 YHS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is LJ51 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 YHS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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