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YK51 FWT

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,327 mi
Last recorded123,327 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FWT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 123,327 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT FLEX I EXHAUST PIPE MESH PERISHED

GEARBOX RUBBER MOUNT PERISHED

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE SIDE INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (3.5.1i)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 2 Aug 2016 123,325 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear section (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear section (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT FLEX I EXHAUST PIPE MESH PERISHED

GEARBOX RUBBER MOUNT PERISHED

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE SIDE INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (3.5.1i)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 11 Jul 2015 115,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 106,532 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise front wipers split.

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 106,532 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise front wipers split.

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,135 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise offside door mirror damaged.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 100,133 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise offside door mirror damaged.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 95,250 miles

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

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,250 miles

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,717 miles

advise nearside front brake pads starting to wear low.

advise nearside front indicator bulb faded.

advise offside front headlight has a reduced light output.

advise offside front indicator has condensation.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,646 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 82,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,993 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 70,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 70,860 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,539 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 65,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,465 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 55,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,478 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YK51 FWT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

YK51 FWT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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