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YL51 YXP

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,764 mi
Last recorded107,764 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 107,764 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight buckle in offside rear road wheel.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 107,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight buckle in offside rear road wheel.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,080 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,594 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 79,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear wheel has inner rim damage

Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,798 miles

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear wheel has inner rim damage

Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,249 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 71,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine managment warning light on.

Petrol low light on.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,446 miles

slight play both rear hub bushes

Pass 15 May 2009 60,082 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,162 miles

o/s/r mounting on front sub-frame perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,822 miles

N/S/R Tyre has cut in tread, but not through to cord yet

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,128 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 YXP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

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

Is YL51 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 YXP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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