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LJ51 YPM

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,516 mi
Last recorded137,516 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 137,516 miles

Rear steel brake pipes getting rusty.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 137,510 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear steel brake pipes getting rusty.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 128,231 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 128,231 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,897 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 108,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 100,273 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 100,273 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,187 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 72,793 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,438 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 63,438 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 55,161 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,249 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 34,565 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 YPM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YPM, 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 YPM registered?

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

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