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LJ51 YOH

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,093 mi
Last recorded55,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,093 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,050 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,491 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 39,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,046 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Fail 17 Jul 2007 27,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight fuffing on offside front seat belt

Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,544 miles

slight fuffing on offside front seat belt

Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,233 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 YOH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YOH, 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 YOH registered?

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

Is LJ51 YOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 YOH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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