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YX61 GVT

2012 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,073 mi
Last recorded123,073 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-568,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 GVT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 123,073 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 116,917 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 109,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,109 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,816 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,071 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,600 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,570 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,620 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,456 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
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YX61 GVT is a 2012 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 68,024 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 YX61 GVT, 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 14 years old, this Saab 9-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YX61 GVT registered?

YX61 GVT is a 2012 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is YX61 GVT safe to buy?

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