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YT51 EFW

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,019 mi
Last recorded112,019 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 112,019 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 112,019 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,233 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,455 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 108,383 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear 1/2 of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,337 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 103,603 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 103,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 100,298 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)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 100,298 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 22 Jul 2016 96,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,320 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,225 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 81,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 73,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 70,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,490 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,658 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,605 miles

front brakes worn

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,194 miles

n/s/f tyre tred depth on legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,869 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 52,969 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 52,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 EFW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT51 EFW registered?

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

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