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YN51 BKE

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,212 mi
Last recorded55,212 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,212 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,690 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 50,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 46,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,126 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,072 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,887 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,969 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,245 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,913 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge advise

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge advise

Fail 12 Oct 2007 38,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge advise

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge advise

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,785 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 BKE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 BKE, 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 BKE registered?

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

Is YN51 BKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 BKE shows 14 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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