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LJ51 YOT

2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,330 mi
Last recorded72,330 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto80,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YOT
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero Auto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,330 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,949 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,076 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 48,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 39,634 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto?

Based on 572 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 10
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LJ51 YOT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 80,025 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 Aero Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 YOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 YOT registered?

LJ51 YOT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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