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HX51 RRO

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,141 mi
Last recorded141,141 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 RRO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 141,141 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

Fail 20 May 2013 141,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 9 May 2012 130,703 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 124,306 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 124,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 114,125 miles

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

rear silencer req soon

Fail 5 May 2010 114,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear silencer req soon

Pass 5 May 2009 99,597 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition

front brake pads low

nearside front lower suspension arm corroded

offside front seat belt webbing fluffed

rear trailing arm bushes weak and debonding

Fail 5 May 2009 99,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition

front brake pads low

nearside front lower suspension arm corroded

offside front seat belt webbing fluffed

rear trailing arm bushes weak and debonding

Pass 22 Feb 2008 92,339 miles

front tyres low tread 2mm worn on outer edges

nearside front fog light lense cracked

offside front seat belt webbing fluffed

rear brake pads becoming low

rear exhaust box corroded

rear trailing arm bushes debonding and weak

rear tyre low tread 2mm

Pass 16 Nov 2006 85,095 miles

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

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

wiper blades rubbers starting to perish

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 RRO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

HX51 RRO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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