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HY51 AAX

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,933 mi
Last recorded96,933 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 AAX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 96,933 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full seat belt anchorage check

Fail 5 Oct 2012 96,933 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full seat belt anchorage check

Pass 18 Oct 2011 90,671 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 86,961 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 86,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,933 miles

O/S wiper blade poor

brake pipes painted

rear silencer rusty

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Nov 2009 80,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S wiper blade poor

rear silencer rusty

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,285 miles

O/S blade poor and centre washer not working

rear brake discs rusty

rear silencer poor

rear tyres worn and wearing uneven

Fail 21 Nov 2008 76,285 miles

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

O/S blade poor and centre washer not working

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake discs rusty

rear silencer poor

rear tyres worn and wearing uneven

Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,678 miles

N/S/R brake disc pitted

exhaust silencers rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2006 64,364 miles

front and rear brake pads worn very low

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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HY51 AAX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc 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 HY51 AAX, 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 HY51 AAX registered?

HY51 AAX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is HY51 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 AAX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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