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HF51 HBX

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,685 mi
Last recorded90,685 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HBX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 90,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,845 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,252 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,955 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 39,955 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,973 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,853 miles

rear brake disc,s in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,966 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 30,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate backing coming away

vehicle is fitted with an underside cover covering several testable items

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 HBX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel 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 HBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF51 HBX?

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What year was HF51 HBX registered?

HF51 HBX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is HF51 HBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 HBX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF51 HBX have outstanding finance?

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