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LJ51 YRZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,509 mi
Last recorded82,509 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,509 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 73,547 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,547 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,957 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,950 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,629 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 48,629 miles

Nearside Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,600 miles

slight deterioration of front number plate on top edge

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 YRZ 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 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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

LJ51 YRZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 YRZ shows 9 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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