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RF02 HVZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,436 mi
Last recorded112,436 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 HVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 112,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 112,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 108,380 miles

Different size tyres front to rear

Engine oily no leak seen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front mirror cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake just passed 18 % may benefit from some attention

Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive

Fail 21 May 2018 108,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Different size tyres front to rear

Engine oily no leak seen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake just passed 18 % may benefit from some attention

Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 24 May 2017 102,658 miles

Both front antiroll bar droplink gaiters are slightly perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Nearside front mirror cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre has 2 - 3 mm of tread left

Fail 15 May 2017 102,654 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front antiroll bar droplink gaiters are slightly perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Nearside front mirror cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre has 2 - 3 mm of tread left

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,716 miles

All springs corroded

Both exhaust flexy joints in poor condition

Both rear trailing arm front bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

EML on

Engine and gearbox oily

Front to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre has 3 mm of tread left

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked slightly

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre has 3 mm of tread left

Slight play in offside rear wheel but not exessive

Fail 25 Apr 2016 87,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low WONT ADJUST UP (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low WONT ADJUST UP (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All springs corroded

Both exhaust flexy joints in poor condition

Both rear trailing arm front bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

EML on

Engine and gearbox oily

Front to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre has 3 mm of tread left

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked slightly

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre has 3 mm of tread left

Slight play in offside rear wheel but not exessive

Pass 23 May 2015 83,920 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both wipers smearing slightly

engine management light on

exhaust back box showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear tyre cracking due to age

offside front foglamp unit insecure unlikely to fall off

Fail 8 May 2015 83,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All springs are corroded

Backbox in poor condition

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished

Both rear trailing arm front bushes slightly perished

EML on

Engine oily

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre and tread cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,170 miles

All springs are corroded

Backbox in poor condition

Both front headlamp aims just inspec at time of test

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished

Engine and gearbox oily

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Signs of vermin under bonnet

Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

All springs are corroded

Backbox in poor condition

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished

Engine and gearbox oily

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Signs of vermin under bonnet

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,937 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 72,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 68,690 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,557 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 68,555 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,712 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,302 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 50,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

ADVISE FRONT SUB FRAME BUSHES

Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,609 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 31,884 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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RF02 HVZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RF02 HVZ, 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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RF02 HVZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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