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YN51 ZZV

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,829 mi
Last recorded149,829 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2016 149,829 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported All exhaust mountings damaged. (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 139,456 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 134,623 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 133,093 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 127,593 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 127,538 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,182 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2012 112,182 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 98,720 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 95,510 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 2 Sep 2009 93,034 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 88,742 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 88,742 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,443 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,303 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 ZZV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

YN51 ZZV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YN51 ZZV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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