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YL51 YXR

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,380 mi
Last recorded106,380 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 106,380 miles

Engine low oil pressure lamp illuminated whilst conducting emissions test

Nearside rear tyre inner & outer sidewalls minor cracks

Product on headlamp lens surface, reducing aim pattern both sides

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 106,127 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 106,127 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 95,525 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 95,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 93,570 miles

Rear exhaust outer cover in poor condition.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 84,179 miles

front pads close to legal limit

near side front tyre on 1.6 legal limit

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2005 71,510 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6 legal limit

rear exhaust box rusty

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 YXR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

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

Is YL51 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 YXR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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