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YL51 YXK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,223 mi
Last recorded157,223 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 YXK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 157,223 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 149,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak engine

Fail 3 Nov 2015 149,728 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak engine

Fail 30 Oct 2015 149,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 140,152 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 140,152 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 131,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 131,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 124,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 118,247 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 118,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 110,260 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,260 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 101,260 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2009

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise:condensation o/s/f indicator lens

Advise:rear wiper split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 93,651 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 82,900 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 72,725 miles

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

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 YXK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL51 YXK registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL51 YXK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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