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YJ51 DRO

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,499 mi
Last recorded114,499 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DRO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 114,499 miles

2 bent alloy wheels

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

bad oil leaks

engine warning light on

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling

exhaust flexi deteriated

nail in edge of n/s/r tyre

play in n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes

Fail 3 Sep 2012 114,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

2 bent alloy wheels

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

bad oil leaks

engine warning light on

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling

exhaust flexi deteriated

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and inner edge worn

nail in edge of n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and edges worn

play in n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2011 105,883 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 105,729 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 96,990 miles

50% nearside rear lamp inop

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

off side rear inner tyre scrubbing off possibly due to weak shocker!

Pass 19 Jun 2009 85,227 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,305 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 65,660 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 65,660 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,645 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 42,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 DRO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

YJ51 DRO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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