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YK51 FPP

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,931 mi
Last recorded164,931 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FPP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2012 164,931 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 164,931 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 156,607 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded, especially the rear silencer casing.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 146,533 miles

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 136,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 127,198 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 127,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 114,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 103,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 91,167 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 FPP 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 80%.

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 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

YK51 FPP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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