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LJ51 YSB

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,930 mi
Last recorded60,930 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 60,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2024 60,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2023 60,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 59,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,327 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside slight damage to door mirror housing

Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,941 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 56,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 54,455 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 54,455 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,074 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 51,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,937 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin weak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,169 miles

brake pads offside front getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,861 miles

front braka pads getting low,more so on o/s

oil leaking from n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 5 Feb 2014 40,998 miles

eml stays on

o/s/f brake pads look low

Fail 5 Feb 2014 44,998 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml stays on

o/s/f brake pads look low

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,624 miles

dampness inside n/s/f indicator lamp

Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2011 33,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,460 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,975 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing plus nail in tread

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Feb 2010 30,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

nearside rear tyre perishing plus nail in tread

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,561 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,675 miles

small split in n/s/ wiper blade

Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,110 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 17,134 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 YSB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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