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LJ51 YUD

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,704 mi
Last recorded70,704 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 70,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,325 miles

Engine management light on.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 65,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 633,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

illumimation of malfunction indicator of engine management

reverse light not operative

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,240 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 60,240 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,343 miles

Front numberplate cracked.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear numberplate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,894 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,607 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,123 miles

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

offside rear tyrewall cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2006 36,668 miles

engine management light staying on.

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 YUD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YUD, 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 YUD registered?

LJ51 YUD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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