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MM51 YRF

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,312 mi
Last recorded99,312 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 YRF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 99,312 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both reasr discs pitted

exhaust back box corroded and support bracket broken

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,312 miles

Oil leak

both reasr discs pitted

exhaust back box corroded and support bracket broken

Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,438 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust section heavily corroded and mounting snapped(still secure)

slight side movement in brake pedal

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,127 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 63,613 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 54,669 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,547 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 38,958 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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MM51 YRF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MM51 YRF, 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 MM51 YRF registered?

MM51 YRF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is MM51 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 YRF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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