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PE51 YSZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,573 mi
Last recorded74,573 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 73,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,994 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,679 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,399 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,216 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 58,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,729 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,409 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 YSZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel 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 PE51 YSZ, 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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PE51 YSZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is PE51 YSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 YSZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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