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YT51 EFZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,907 mi
Last recorded130,907 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2014 130,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 119,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 100,278 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,848 miles

front brake pads low

front brakes 20% out of ballance this could be dangerous in wet conditions

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,255 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 72,525 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,661 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 65,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 55,140 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 EFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EFZ, 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 EFZ registered?

YT51 EFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is YT51 EFZ safe to buy?

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