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YK51 DZB

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,482 mi
Last recorded130,482 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 130,482 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 130,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 125,458 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 108,117 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 108,103 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 108,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres showing age old tyres 2003

Pass 28 Nov 2012 107,753 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 107,494 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 107,337 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 106,687 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 105,343 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 104,040 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 102,570 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 DZB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DZB, 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 YK51 DZB registered?

YK51 DZB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YK51 DZB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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