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YN51 ZZX

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,772 mi
Last recorded99,772 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 99,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 99,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 99,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion udeerside of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,697 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 98,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb replacement (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,804 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,749 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 93,979 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 91,367 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 88,039 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,940 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,392 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer in a corroded state,but secure and not leaking.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,987 miles

both front tyres worn on the inside

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,660 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,740 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 66,736 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,149 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,767 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,420 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,788 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,665 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 19,226 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 ZZX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

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

Is YN51 ZZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 ZZX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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