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DF02 HBH

2001 Saab 9-5

Brown Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,169 mi
Last recorded110,169 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 HBH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 110,169 miles

advise both rear stub axle bushes worn

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 110,168 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both rear stub axle bushes worn

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 105,319 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 105,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,862 miles

engine oil leaks

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light on

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in sidewall

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,104 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 92,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

advise sump plug leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,481 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 88,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 84,066 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 84,061 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,668 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,047 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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DF02 HBH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Brown with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DF02 HBH, 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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What year was DF02 HBH registered?

DF02 HBH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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