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YL51 YXM

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

187,501 mi
Last recorded187,501 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 187,501 miles

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

windscreen damaged outside of zone A greater than 40mm, but not so that it adversly affects the drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Feb 2014 177,921 miles

All wheels have a slight buckle apparent

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2014 177,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All wheels have a slight buckle apparent

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

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

Nearside front tyre very low on inner edge almost to excess

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2013 166,653 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 159,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2010 146,550 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 127,262 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 123,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2008 109,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 90,801 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,953 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 YXM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

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

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