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PE51 YGC

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,310 mi
Last recorded98,310 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 98,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lamp not working.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 98,310 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 97,061 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,896 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,112 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,326 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,698 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,249 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,069 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,161 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 66,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 60,487 miles

front number plate has a chip in it

Fail 25 Sep 2008 52,966 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,966 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 46,564 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 46,545 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,750 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 YGC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE51 YGC registered?

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

Is PE51 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 YGC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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