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SN51 HHC

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,594 mi
Last recorded104,594 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 HHC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 104,594 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 104,594 miles

Centre Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,109 miles

Centre Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lower front wishbones slght corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2011 97,109 miles

Centre Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lower front wishbones slght corrosion

Pass 12 May 2010 88,661 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 88,661 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 88,632 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 88,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 84,091 miles

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

airbag light on

engine management light on

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play both n/s/r rose bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2008 84,027 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

airbag light on

engine management light on

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play both n/s/r rose bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,024 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 62,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 50,396 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2005 50,396 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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SN51 HHC 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 SN51 HHC, 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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SN51 HHC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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