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Y851 PCJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,377 mi
Last recorded118,377 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 PCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 118,377 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 23 Oct 2009 113,450 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 107,693 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 107,693 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 100,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 88,168 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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Y851 PCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y851 PCJ, 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 Y851 PCJ registered?

Y851 PCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y851 PCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y851 PCJ shows 6 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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