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HY51 JWU

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,924 mi
Last recorded135,924 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 JWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2011 135,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

only small amount of reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Aug 2011 135,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

only small amount of reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 22 Jul 2011 135,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting low.

rear centre seat belt slow to retract.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

wear in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 121,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats

o/s/f seat belt frayed

Fail 24 Jul 2009 109,526 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 109,526 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 103,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 103,211 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2008 101,963 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 101,963 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 83,105 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2006 68,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2005 48,052 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HY51 JWU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY51 JWU registered?

HY51 JWU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is HY51 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 JWU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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