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HF51 HBO

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,089 mi
Last recorded123,089 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 123,089 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 120,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 116,205 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 116,205 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 111,134 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 106,359 miles

both rear tyres perished.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 106,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 104,783 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,135 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2013 100,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 95,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 92,481 miles

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

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

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,949 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,705 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 85,884 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 82,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 79,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 HBO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HBO, 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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HF51 HBO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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