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PE51 YFZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,125 mi
Last recorded99,125 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 99,125 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 97,517 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 97,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,267 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 89,641 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,733 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 69,934 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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PE51 YFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PE51 YFZ, 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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How do I check the history of PE51 YFZ?

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What year was PE51 YFZ registered?

PE51 YFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is PE51 YFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 YFZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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