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YN51 BMU

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,454 mi
Last recorded171,454 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 171,454 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 169,433 miles

Both rear suspension bushes showing signs of wear.

Offside front tyre worn outer edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 167,461 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 174,111 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 167,783 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 153,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 153,352 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 136,265 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 118,536 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 118,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 101,310 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 101,310 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2010 86,398 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,944 miles

wiper blades smeary

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,211 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,949 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,754 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 BMU 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 82.4%.

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 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

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

Is YN51 BMU safe to buy?

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