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YT51 EHU

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,023 mi
Last recorded166,023 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 EHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 166,023 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 146,248 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 136,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 127,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 115,394 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 115,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

back box badley coroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 106,683 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 106,683 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,230 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 94,047 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,291 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,613 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,906 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 EHU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EHU, 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 EHU registered?

YT51 EHU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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