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LJ51 YPU

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,669 mi
Last recorded65,669 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 65,669 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 63,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 62,197 miles

Nearside front wiper rubber deteriorated.

Pass 8 May 2014 59,550 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 57,307 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 54,970 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 53,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 51,564 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 49,411 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 May 2009 49,411 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2008 47,774 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,846 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 45,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,823 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 YPU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

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

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