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YN51 BHU

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,869 mi
Last recorded80,869 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 BHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,869 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm outer rose bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm outer rose bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 80,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm outer rose bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm outer rose bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,847 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2014 68,795 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer corroded

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,187 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,147 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

sump plug has a slight oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,883 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sump plug bolt leaking oil

Fail 25 Sep 2009 53,883 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sump plug bolt leaking oil

Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,136 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

small cut not through to cord on n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,994 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,743 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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YN51 BHU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YN51 BHU, 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 BHU registered?

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

Is YN51 BHU safe to buy?

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