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YL51 YXD

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,278 mi
Last recorded108,278 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 108,278 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 94,924 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,264 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres display age related cracks

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,995 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,840 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,249 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,617 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,565 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 34,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,668 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 YXD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YXD, 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 YXD registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL51 YXD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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