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YT51 EFS

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,259 mi
Last recorded165,259 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 EFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 165,259 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear customer belongings not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 165,024 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear customer belongings not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 150,143 miles

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

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

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

adv child seat n/s/r view belt only

Fail 29 Apr 2015 150,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

adv child seat n/s/r view belt only

Pass 1 May 2014 141,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

one rear silencer hanger brocken

Fail 1 May 2014 141,201 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

one rear silencer hanger brocken

Pass 8 Mar 2013 130,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 112,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,813 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,690 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 75,420 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,420 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,446 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YT51 EFS 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 YT51 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

YT51 EFS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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