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HF51 GMV

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,594 mi
Last recorded125,594 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 GMV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 125,594 miles

both front drop links have slight play

both front headlights fading

Fail 27 Feb 2015 121,547 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 121,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 119,029 miles

em lamp on

front brake imbalence 23%

Pass 17 Jan 2013 116,887 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 116,887 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 110,908 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 110,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 109,283 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 109,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 107,791 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 107,788 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise drivers door mirror glass condition

Pass 6 Jan 2009 104,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 98,172 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 87,099 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 74,787 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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HF51 GMV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HF51 GMV, 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 HF51 GMV registered?

HF51 GMV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is HF51 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 GMV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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