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YN51 VLF

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,916 mi
Last recorded86,916 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,916 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,673 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,326 miles

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

corrossion on outer sills rear inner wings

front sub frame mounts are very worn

front to rear steel brake pipes are very rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2012 77,326 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrossion on outer sills rear inner wings

front sub frame mounts are very worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 73,640 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 73,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,547 miles

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,126 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 59,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,616 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,999 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 43,997 miles

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

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 VLF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

YN51 VLF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is YN51 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 VLF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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