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SN51 HHO

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,534 mi
Last recorded89,534 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,681 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged braiding not exposed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Advise o/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged braiding not exposed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 82,525 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Lipped And Scored

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Movement In Both Rear Suspension Upper Arm Mount Bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2011 82,525 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Lipped And Scored

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Movement In Both Rear Suspension Upper Arm Mount Bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2009 68,519 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 68,512 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,409 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,376 miles

n/s/r seatbelt been marked

o/s/ inner cv boot split

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

rear number plate faded

Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,215 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

oil leak

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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SN51 HHO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HHO, 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 HHO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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