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HF51 HBD

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,634 mi
Last recorded74,634 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,634 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 74,634 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 73,850 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 72,846 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,268 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,989 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 67,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,894 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,731 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,993 miles

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

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

n/s/f-o/s/f wipers are split + poor cleaning

parking brake lever is high needs adjustment

small engine oil leak

tow bar trailer electrical socket is loose but not insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2013 59,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

n/s/f-o/s/f wipers are split + poor cleaning

parking brake lever is high needs adjustment

small engine oil leak

tow bar trailer electrical socket is loose but not insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,131 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

front brake pads look low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,897 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,085 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,078 miles

mouldings fitted to sills best assesment made

Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,046 miles

both outer sills have plastic covers preventing full inspection of prescribed areas.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,840 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 30,864 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,644 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 HBD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

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

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