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LJ51 YON

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,619 mi
Last recorded104,619 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YON
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 104,619 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 104,528 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 97,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front brake disc's worn

Pass 24 Dec 2009 89,505 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,358 miles

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,297 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 48,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 40,460 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 YON is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 YON, 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 YON registered?

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

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