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HF51 HBJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,609 mi
Last recorded116,609 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2017 116,609 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front and offside front floors are corroded

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear floors are corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 114,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

The floors are corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 111,275 miles

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

exhaust corroded on all joints

streering rack coverd in oil no leaks found

Pass 26 Feb 2014 107,981 miles

Oil leak

The n/s/r ,o/s/r,n/s/f and o/s/f floors are slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 104,674 miles

Oil leak

The o/s/f tyre is scrubbing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 101,422 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 96,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 91,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front and rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate slightly deterioating

Pass 23 Mar 2009 85,836 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 73,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 66,296 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HF51 HBJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

HF51 HBJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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