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LJ51 YTC

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,938 mi
Last recorded148,938 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YTC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2010 148,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 148,938 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 142,709 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 142,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 123,266 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 108,855 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 108,855 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 100,702 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 86,811 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 YTC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc 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 YTC, 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 YTC registered?

LJ51 YTC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is LJ51 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 YTC 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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