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YN51 BJU

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,480 mi
Last recorded179,480 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 179,480 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 179,479 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 166,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL remaining steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearmost bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle underside corroded but solid.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 166,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL remaining steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearmost bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle underside corroded but solid.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 152,794 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 4 Sep 2015 152,636 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Nothing (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leaks

Pass 9 Sep 2014 142,487 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 131,027 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 13,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 121,542 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 106,021 miles

1 of 3 support brackets at rear silencer corroded & broken

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 91,296 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 76,536 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,906 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,932 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,249 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 28,209 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 BJU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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