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YN51 BJK

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,099 mi
Last recorded91,099 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,099 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 91,099 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,169 miles

BOTH front tyres tread slightly edged & cracking in tread

oil leak

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2016 86,169 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

BOTH front tyres tread slightly edged & cracking in tread

oil leak

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,894 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,092 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,036 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,520 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,543 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,763 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 BJK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN51 BJK registered?

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

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