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YT51 ACJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,108 mi
Last recorded117,108 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 ACJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 117,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 111,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 111,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 108,035 miles

rear exhaust back box

Pass 1 Aug 2022 106,489 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 106,468 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill near trailing arm bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill near trailing arm bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 105,375 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between both rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2020 104,355 miles

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,204 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2018 101,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,065 miles

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 215/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 215/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,940 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,468 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,146 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,544 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,448 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 73,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,193 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,539 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,181 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,519 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 39,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 30,871 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 30,871 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YT51 ACJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT51 ACJ, 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 YT51 ACJ registered?

YT51 ACJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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