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YX51 EFP

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

148,052 mi
Last recorded148,052 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 EFP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 148,052 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Flexible hose ferrules corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer sills covered for the most part.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 143,789 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer sills covered

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 143,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer sills covered

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 140,393 miles

steering pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 140,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 134,735 miles

Corrosion generally quite extensive under vehicle and on components. Outer sills covered. Rear numberplate deteriorating. Engine MIL lit.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 134,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion generally quite extensive on undervehicle components. Outer sills covered. Rear numberplate deteriorating. Engine MIL lit. O/s/f tyre nearing wear bars.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 130,178 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wipers worn. Rear numberplate deteriorating. Outer sills covered. PAS pipes corroded. Both rear brake pipes starting to corroded. Sill backs corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 121,638 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 121,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010
Pass 30 Sep 2009 104,006 miles

alternator drive belt has some noise

exhaust down pipe flexi pipe section has slight deterioration

front and rear coil springs have some corrosion

gearbox has a leak, suspect comming from nearside front drive shaft oil seal

middle and rear exhaust sections have some corrosion

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover is split

nearside rear upper and lower rose bush ball joints just starting to wear and have slight play

power steering pipes along front subframe have some corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2009 104,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

alternator drive belt has some noise

exhaust down pipe flexi pipe section has slight deterioration

front and rear coil springs have some corrosion

gearbox has a leak, suspect comming from nearside front drive shaft oil seal

middle and rear exhaust sections have some corrosion

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover is split

nearside rear upper and lower rose bush ball joints just starting to wear and have slight play

power steering pipes along front subframe have some corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,745 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 91,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 79,930 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 79,930 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damp around ns cv boot small clip.

exhaust back box corroded.

exhaust flexi-pipe corroded slight blow.

oil leak.

osr and nsr top hub bushes worn x2.

rear discs corroded x2(BORDERLINE).

Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 67,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 55,230 miles

O/s/r tyre worn. Rear exhaust corroded. Rear discs corroded and pads low. All 4 indicators starting to show white light.

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 EFP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFP, 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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YX51 EFP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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