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LJ51 YNB

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,491 mi
Last recorded105,491 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YNB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 105,491 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 101,712 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 96,569 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 96,566 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer coroded

rear registration plate faded and dirty

Pass 11 Aug 2010 89,009 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registratiom plate faded needs replacing

serious oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 81,580 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,951 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 61,080 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,355 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

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 YNB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc 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 YNB, 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 YNB registered?

LJ51 YNB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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