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YK51 FNZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,383 mi
Last recorded108,383 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 108,383 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 108,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 103,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,873 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 93,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 90,236 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,365 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,069 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,881 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,550 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,897 miles

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,331 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 55,331 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 51,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front engine lower stabiliser bush worn

Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front engine lower stabiliser bush worn

Pass 22 Oct 2011 46,203 miles

front engine mounting worn

Pass 16 Oct 2010 41,260 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 36,200 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 30,078 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,190 miles

nsr tyre has chip in outter sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,554 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 19,852 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 FNZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FNZ, 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 FNZ registered?

YK51 FNZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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