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YN51 BGK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,928 mi
Last recorded105,928 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 BGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 105,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,628 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,688 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,885 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,685 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 73,685 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 69,156 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,935 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,456 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 38,219 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YN51 BGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YN51 BGK, 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 YN51 BGK registered?

YN51 BGK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is YN51 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 BGK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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