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YJ51 DLF

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

202,751 mi
Last recorded202,751 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 202,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 202,751 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 193,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 185,573 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 5 Nov 2010 176,098 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 163,946 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 150,792 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 137,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 120,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 98,022 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 DLF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 YJ51 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

YJ51 DLF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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