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YN51 BHY

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,131 mi
Last recorded130,131 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 130,131 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 121,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 118,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 114,994 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 103,997 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 May 2008 103,994 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 92,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 BHY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BHY, 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 BHY registered?

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

Is YN51 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 BHY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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