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YK51 DYN

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,417 mi
Last recorded69,417 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 DYN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 69,417 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2025 69,135 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all rear suspension components

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear chassis area (Near grommet holes) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside rear bumper slightly loose

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 68,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 68,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 68,408 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 68,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened OUTER SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened OUTER SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 67,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi brake hose ferrels corroded and covered with under seal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines corroded and covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded and covered with under seal

numerous areas of under body corrosion and thick under seal

Pass 6 Aug 2019 51,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears feels like corrosion /build up on top of pipe visual inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion present (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor in general corrosion onset (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 coil springs rusty

front and rear subframe and all suspension arms corroding

slight play in rear hub upper rose joints

Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,224 miles

Brake hose ferrules moderately corroded (all 6 hoses)

rear exhaust box in poor condition - corroded

vehicle suspension components generally corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,510 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both to calipers (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 coil springs rusty

under body corrosion around all grommet areas and inner wheel arches

Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,846 miles

corrosion around drain bungs

engine management light illuminated

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 suspension coil springs corroded

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,495 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 42,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,430 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,612 miles

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

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

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres have small cuts to tread no cords visible

dampness arond front driveshaft gaitors but no tears and preventing ingress of dirt

fuel filter very rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,948 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracking to shoulders

Fail 17 Aug 2010 35,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres have cracking to shoulders

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2009 34,528 miles

Nail in rear tyre - o/s

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,528 miles

Nail in rear tyre - o/s

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,475 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,937 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,353 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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YK51 DYN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YK51 DYN, 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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YK51 DYN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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