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DK51 HXY

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,877 mi
Last recorded154,877 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 HXY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 154,877 miles

Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 154,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 149,601 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 149,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 144,645 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 139,915 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 136,397 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 131,381 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 124,737 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 124,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 119,813 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 119,813 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 110,615 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 66,539 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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DK51 HXY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK51 HXY, 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 DK51 HXY registered?

DK51 HXY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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