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YX51 AAV

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,901 mi
Last recorded168,901 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 AAV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 168,901 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitted and scored

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion unable to fully inspect due to fuel tank

nearside rear tyre has low tread

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 3 Feb 2012 165,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 153,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 142,080 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 136,467 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 136,467 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

advise drivers side door mirror cracked.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 129,395 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 123,747 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 119,896 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 104,671 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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YX51 AAV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YX51 AAV, 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 YX51 AAV registered?

YX51 AAV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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