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YC51 JFG

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

111,577 mi
Last recorded111,577 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 JFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 111,577 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 111,571 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 111,539 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure bonnet release lever cabel not connected (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda readings to high (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 108,658 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 108,658 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 105,080 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 105,076 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 101,949 miles

Both fuel tank support straps very corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield detached and rattling.

Exhaust system including joints very corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Viewed around offside front under bumper corner (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hole due to corrosion in offside rear floor, not in a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bolt in trailing arm mounting plate. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bolt in trailing arm mounting plate. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak onto exhaust manifold. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play As felt from around pedals. (2.2.2 (c))

Surface corrosion to brake servo.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 101,744 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both fuel tank support straps very corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield detached and rattling.

Exhaust system including joints very corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Viewed around offside front under bumper corner (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hole due to corrosion in offside rear floor, not in a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bolt in trailing arm mounting plate. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bolt in trailing arm mounting plate. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak onto exhaust manifold. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play As felt from around pedals. (2.2.2 (c))

Surface corrosion to brake servo.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 93,972 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack around lower cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 86,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack around lower cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine

Fail 18 Dec 2017 80,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak Engine

Pass 21 Dec 2016 77,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floor (centre) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to floor (centre) (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,736 miles

Both front tyres worn (centre tread)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox diff seal leaking

wipers smearing

Fail 15 Jun 2015 72,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox diff seal leaking

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,868 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 66,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,765 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 37,349 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,982 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 25,044 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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YC51 JFG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC51 JFG, 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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YC51 JFG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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