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HF51 OEM

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,992 mi
Last recorded135,992 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 OEM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 135,992 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 135,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 125,399 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front inner wing filler damaged as is wing

nearside rear tyre at 1.6-2.0mm on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2012 125,399 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front inner wing filler damaged as is wing

nearside rear tyre at 1.6-2.0mm on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 113,947 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front inner wing filler damaged

offside handbrake return spring missing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 103,515 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 92,486 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 84,642 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 75,107 miles

Front tyres on 3mm(legal limit 1.6mm)

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,323 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 65,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 54,473 miles

front and rear number plates backing coming apart. †both fronts and n/s/r tyres getting low on edges. †rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.

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 OEM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEM, 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 OEM registered?

HF51 OEM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is HF51 OEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 OEM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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