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YX51 OUL

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,648 mi
Last recorded94,648 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 OUL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 94,640 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,056 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Cut in offside front tyre but not down to cords

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear parking brake lever return spring missing

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,489 miles

rear brake discs partially corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,171 miles

off side headlight lens cracked,but not effecting beam image

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,613 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 37,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on

off side headlight lens cracked

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 OUL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX51 OUL registered?

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

Is YX51 OUL safe to buy?

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