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YN51 BJX

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,269 mi
Last recorded111,269 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 111,269 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake hose coroded

exhaust coroded

front light rugh

under body and component coroded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 111,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake hose coroded

exhaust coroded

front light rugh

under body and component coroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 111,231 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 109,611 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,045 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 105,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,830 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,722 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,120 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 95,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 90,193 miles

light corrosion exhaust system

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

slight movement n/s o/s upper rose bushes

Fail 27 Sep 2012 90,193 miles

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

light corrosion exhaust system

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

slight movement n/s o/s upper rose bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,646 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 84,646 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,916 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,302 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 BJX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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