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YK51 JOJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,738 mi
Last recorded130,738 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 JOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 130,738 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 130,738 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front and rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 121,239 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 112,149 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 111,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 104,437 miles

hand brake in need of adjustment

Pass 3 Oct 2007 92,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 83,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JOJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

YK51 JOJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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