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YK51 FVM

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,849 mi
Last recorded126,849 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 126,849 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 126,131 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,018 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 115,705 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,522 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam image

malfunction indicator lamp on

Fail 5 Oct 2015 112,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamps have poor beam image

malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 31 Jul 2014 110,489 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust silencer coroded but not holed

Fail 29 Jul 2014 110,484 miles

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

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer coroded but not holed

Pass 26 Jul 2013 186,805 miles

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

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

engine oil its low

Fail 25 Jul 2013 106,778 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine oil its low

Pass 28 Jul 2012 102,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox leak

Fail 28 Jul 2012 102,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,461 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 96,461 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,058 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn on there inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 80,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 71,141 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 71,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,564 miles

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

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

various scratches on windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2007 61,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

various scratches on windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2006 51,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 51,256 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 38,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YK51 FVM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YK51 FVM, 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 FVM registered?

YK51 FVM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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