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EO51 HWB

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,585 mi
Last recorded120,585 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HWB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 120,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 120,571 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush near the chassis bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush near the chassis brackets (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 117,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,358 miles

Engine check light on at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,935 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 105,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated and mounting detached

Pass 21 Feb 2015 100,618 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded and mount broken

Fail 21 Feb 2015 100,618 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded and mount broken

Pass 19 Feb 2014 94,594 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,897 miles

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 87,897 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,376 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 85,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,155 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,230 miles

Battery apears weak

Both front subframe rear mounting bushes worn

Both front suspension lower arms rusted

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Both rear suspension trailing arm to floor pan mounting bushes splitting from metal outer casings

Exhaust back box very rusty

Nearside rear indicator faded slightly

Nearside screen washer jet not working

Fail 4 Mar 2010 74,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery apears weak

Both front subframe rear mounting bushes worn

Both front suspension lower arms rusted

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Both rear suspension trailing arm to floor pan mounting bushes splitting from metal outer casings

Exhaust back box very rusty

Nearside rear indicator faded slightly

Nearside screen washer jet not working

Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,832 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,637 miles

both front to rears showing signs of corrosion

rear back box outter skin corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2006 45,355 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre tread area, stone stuck in the inner side wall.small cut.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,355 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre tread area, stone stuck in the inner side wall.small cut.

Fail 15 Nov 2006 45,242 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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EO51 HWB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO51 HWB, 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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EO51 HWB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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