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HY51 BXZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,907 mi
Last recorded148,907 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 BXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2017 148,907 miles

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 138,565 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 128,286 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,273 miles

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

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 22 Nov 2012 99,889 miles

various chips in screen

Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,136 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,776 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,254 miles

near side front tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,165 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,192 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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HY51 BXZ 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 100%.

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 HY51 BXZ, 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 BXZ registered?

HY51 BXZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is HY51 BXZ safe to buy?

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