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YN51 BLJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,362 mi
Last recorded90,362 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 BLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,362 miles

Engine management light on dash display indicating a fault in the system

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 90,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on dash display indicating a fault in the system

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 81,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2014 81,596 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,748 miles

Front and rear tyres (offside and nearside) worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside rear handbrake return spring missing

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin deteriorating

Rear Exhaust silencer box rear bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,500 miles

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

offside rear handbrake return spring missing

Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,299 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,689 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,675 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 28,529 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 BLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BLJ, 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 BLJ registered?

YN51 BLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YN51 BLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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