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S6 HBM

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,186 mi
Last recorded59,186 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 HBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,186 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear back section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,796 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 56,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety front to rear brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,815 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,906 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 53,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,870 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 52,775 miles

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

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 52,155 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 52,154 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,798 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 46,210 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 43,206 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,084 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 33,817 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 33,817 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 28,569 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,981 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2006 22,353 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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S6 HBM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S6 HBM, 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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S6 HBM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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