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YT51 EFJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,889 mi
Last recorded99,889 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 EFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 99,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,783 miles

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

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

little cut in o/s/f tyre side wall looks quite deep

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,093 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,883 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 57,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,756 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,709 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,257 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,209 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 48,209 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,417 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 39,417 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 29,389 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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YT51 EFJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

YT51 EFJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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