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YL51 YUX

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,194 mi
Last recorded178,194 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 YUX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 178,194 miles

front discs slightly rusty

slight movment in front sub frame rear bush

slight play near side rear hub bush

Fail 24 Nov 2009 178,190 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly rusty

slight movment in front sub frame rear bush

slight play near side rear hub bush

Pass 18 Jul 2007 159,359 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 131,855 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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YL51 YUX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YL51 YUX, 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 YL51 YUX registered?

YL51 YUX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is YL51 YUX safe to buy?

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