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YN51 BHL

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,457 mi
Last recorded98,457 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 BHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,457 miles

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

Negative damping effect to front suspension

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noisie

n/s body sills covered. Unable to carry inspections to some perscribed areas

n/s/f tyre has a lump on the outer sidewall.

o/s body sill covered. unable to carry out inspection to some perscribed areas

oil warning lamp on

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 98,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Negative damping effect to front suspension

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noisie

n/s body sills covered. Unable to carry inspections to some perscribed areas

n/s/f tyre has a lump on the outer sidewall.

o/s body sill covered. unable to carry out inspection to some perscribed areas

oil warning lamp on

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,911 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

patches of corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2014 97,911 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

patches of corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,476 miles

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

exhaust corroded

patches of corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,783 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhuast rear corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 80,591 miles

exhaust rusty

slight tear off side rear seat belt

stone chip in windscreen

water leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 80,591 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

exhaust rusty

slight tear off side rear seat belt

stone chip in windscreen

water leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,670 miles

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

Oil leak

wiper blades split

Fail 4 Sep 2008 70,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,278 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

poor beam image on o-s headlight

Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,137 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 51,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YN51 BHL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BHL, 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 BHL registered?

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

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