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YJ51 DHM

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,130 mi
Last recorded135,130 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DHM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 135,130 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (middle section) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (Rear Section) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Heat Shield insecure

Exhaust all heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Axle bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Axle bush deteriorated

Oil Leak

Pass 3 Oct 2016 133,263 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 130,493 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,976 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 122,145 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 112,497 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,489 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 97,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2009 89,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,103 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s/r seats,so seat belts not tested

Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,212 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 73,477 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,630 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 54,546 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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YJ51 DHM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ51 DHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ51 DHM registered?

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

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