MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
N/S/R SLIGHT PLAY AT STUB
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer outer skin in poor condition
slight play n/s/r hub bearing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear silencer outer skin in poor condition
slight play n/s/r hub bearing
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front "no" plate in poor condition.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked - suggest replacement
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear number plate poor condition
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 YXE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?
YL51 YXE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2001.
Is YL51 YXE safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL51 YXE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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