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YN51 BLZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,885 mi
Last recorded103,885 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 BLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 103,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rearmost flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rearmost flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

outer sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 10 May 2018 101,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 99,567 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre starting to split/perish

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, covers fitted preventing full inspection (5.2.6)

Fail 3 May 2017 99,567 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre starting to split/perish

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, covers fitted preventing full inspection (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2016 98,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre splitting in between tread blocks

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills,plastic covers fitted (5.2.6)

Fail 3 May 2016 98,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside park brake return spring insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre splitting in between tread blocks

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills,plastic covers fitted (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2015 96,406 miles

n/s park brake return spring insecure

o/s/r tyre starting to split/perish inbetween tread blocks

Fail 22 May 2015 96,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s park brake return spring insecure

n/s windscreen washer poor

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

o/s wiper starting to split

o/s/r tyre starting to split/perish inbetween tread blocks

Pass 16 May 2014 94,697 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 94,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 93,089 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 93,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 91,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 89,602 miles

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

one bulb in high level stop lamp not working

one washer jet not working

Fail 13 May 2010 88,062 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 88,062 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 87,544 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,572 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 84,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS ON MINIMUM ALLOWABLE. ADVISE THIS ONE BE CHANGED AS WELL AS NEARSIDE.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,834 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,747 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 69,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 59,176 miles

cannot fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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 BLZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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