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YX51 BCV

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,346 miles

Rear both rear discs corroded but past brake test ok

Rear rear back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,417 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

slight corrosion forming on rear discs

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,140 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 67,140 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,192 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,636 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,112 miles

o/s/f wiper just started to split

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,211 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,907 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,721 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,484 miles

near side front tyre feathered on edges, tread just legal

off side front tyre tread slightly feathered

Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,353 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 BCV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BCV, 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 BCV registered?

YX51 BCV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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