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YX51 BHO

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,908 mi
Last recorded115,908 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 115,908 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Aug 2016 115,908 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Sep 2015 113,049 miles

exhaust sysyem corroided

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r indicators starting to show white light

o/s/r tyre 3mm

windscreen stone chipped in zone b

wiper blades getting worn

Fail 8 Sep 2014 105,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 105,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,700 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 94,748 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,777 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 82,169 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 82,169 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 75,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,353 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,585 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,750 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YX51 BHO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX51 BHO, 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 BHO registered?

YX51 BHO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is YX51 BHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX51 BHO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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