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HX51 HCY

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,571 mi
Last recorded143,571 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 HCY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 143,571 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing low on inside edge

Rear Brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 128,403 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 128,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 117,893 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 20 Dec 2007 108,248 miles

both front tyres very low on tread

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2006 95,669 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 83,492 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 HCY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

HX51 HCY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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The MOT history for HX51 HCY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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