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YJ51 DGZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

211,160 mi
Last recorded211,160 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 211,160 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 179,692 miles

exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2014 179,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2013 159,444 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 159,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

exhaust back box corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 23 Nov 2012 154,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 154,109 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 152,304 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 148,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 135,434 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 126,206 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 116,032 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 93,259 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 79,295 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 79,295 miles

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

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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YJ51 DGZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YJ51 DGZ, 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 YJ51 DGZ registered?

YJ51 DGZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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