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YB51 ANF

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,429 mi
Last recorded167,429 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 ANF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 167,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 167,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 155,902 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 142,515 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,293 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 116,100 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 102,256 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 85,322 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,437 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 55,647 miles

both front tyres on the limmit of 1.6mm

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YB51 ANF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YB51 ANF, 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 YB51 ANF registered?

YB51 ANF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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