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YL51 YVG

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,884 mi
Last recorded148,884 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 148,884 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,243 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged.

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding, and forward mounting missing.

Fail 30 Jul 2016 138,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged.

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding, and forward mounting missing.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 124,794 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 124,789 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Bad transmission fluid leak at front.

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 117,102 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,182 miles

Engine management light on indicating fault.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 108,176 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine management light on indicating fault.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 103,784 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,929 miles

Both wiper blades seperating.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 85,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,228 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,389 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 65,389 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,128 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,146 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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YL51 YVG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

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

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