MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear wheels have play
front discs lipped
oil leak
both front anti roll bar links slight play
nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm ***
oil leak
play in both rear susspenion bushes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine makes a rattleing noise when under accerleration
nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape
nearside wiper blade small split
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine makes a rattleing noise when under accerleration
nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape
nearside wiper blade small split
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL51 YWC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YL51 YWC, 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 YWC registered?
YL51 YWC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2001.
Is YL51 YWC safe to buy?
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