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LJ51 YPA

2001 Saab 9-5

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,233 mi
Last recorded76,233 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 76,233 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 76,233 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2008 68,070 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 68,070 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 59,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 53,558 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 YPA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

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

Is LJ51 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 YPA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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