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YN51 BHJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,459 mi
Last recorded87,459 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 BHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,459 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 87,459 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,784 miles

Nearside Front discs scored and pitted

Rear discs worn and pitted

full exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2016 86,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front discs scored and pitted

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside and outside

Rear discs worn and pitted

full exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,683 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,683 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,585 miles

outer skin of exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,289 miles

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

rear back box casing deteriated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,405 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 78,405 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 74,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 68,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 68,797 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,999 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 16 Oct 2008 57,663 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,077 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,121 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 40,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 BHJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN51 BHJ, 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 BHJ registered?

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

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