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YX51 OAP

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,322 mi
Last recorded161,322 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 OAP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 161,322 miles

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

corrosion on rear floors

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 6 Mar 2018 160,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on suspension components

rear floors corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 158,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 157,800 miles

n/s floor corrosion round gromets

n/s inner c.v boot perishing

n/s/r and o/s/r top rose bush slight play

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2016 157,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s floor corrosion round gromets

n/s inner c.v boot perishing

n/s/r and o/s/r top rose bush slight play

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 150,804 miles

engine management light on

hand brake travel

headlamp lenses detoriation

n/s/r seat belt buckle outter casing missing

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 150,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

hand brake travel

headlamp lenses detoriation

n/s/r seat belt buckle outter casing missing

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 139,641 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 139,641 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 134,860 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 134,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 16 May 2012 129,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2012 129,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 122,355 miles

Front Braking Imbalance High at 23%

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

Hand Brake Grabbing When Applied

Fail 30 Mar 2010 122,355 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Braking Imbalance High at 23%

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

Hand Brake Grabbing When Applied

Pass 6 Apr 2009 115,030 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded outer skin.

rear brake discs poor condition .

rear wiper blade split (not part of test).

slight free play in the rear o/side lower suspension pivot.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 96,057 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 96,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear no plate deteriating.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 74,521 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2005 60,181 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 OAP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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