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R60 HFS

2001 Saab 9-5 Auto

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,715 mi
Last recorded47,715 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Auto75,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 HFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,808 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 46,795 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower arm bush in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,757 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 41,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,603 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,363 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,083 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,531 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,561 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,139 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,078 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,523 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,557 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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R60 HFS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Auto in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 75,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R60 HFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R60 HFS registered?

R60 HFS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Auto, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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