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HX51 GZG

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,435 mi
Last recorded124,435 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 GZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2012 124,435 miles

Exhaust corroded

Minor fluffing of drivers seatbelt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit and wearing smooth on edges (Att soon)

Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges and outer sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 124,435 miles

Exhaust corroded

Minor fluffing of drivers seatbelt

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit and wearing smooth on edges (Att soon)

Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges and outer sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 118,249 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 111,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear brake pitted

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2009 102,171 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 90,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 82,103 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,398 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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HX51 GZG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HX51 GZG, 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 HX51 GZG registered?

HX51 GZG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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