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HF51 HBC

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,914 mi
Last recorded204,914 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HBC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 204,914 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml light on

front pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust silincer corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 192,944 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 192,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2011 118,147 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 118,147 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 164,762 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 149,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

sign of light windscreen damage

Pass 3 Nov 2008 133,401 miles

exhaust rear silencer starting to weaken

Pass 23 Oct 2007 115,989 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake cable end boots split

windscreen shows damage

Pass 7 Nov 2006 96,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper blades poor condition.torn ends

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 HBC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 HF51 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

HF51 HBC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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