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LJ51 YKO

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,784 mi
Last recorded159,784 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 159,784 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 152,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2014 152,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 145,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 138,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres 3to4mm

rear exhaust rusting

slight fraying off side front seat belt

small mark in front screen

small paly in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2012 138,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres 3to4mm

rear exhaust rusting

slight fraying off side front seat belt

small mark in front screen

small paly in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2011 130,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres 3to4mm

front pads 3to4mm

small marks in front screen

Pass 2 Oct 2010 123,639 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 123,639 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 115,414 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 93,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 72,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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 YKO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

LJ51 YKO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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