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SN51 HHT

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,340 mi
Last recorded73,340 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 HHT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

nearside rear lense cover slightly damaged

nearside side mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated (corroded)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 73,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

nearside rear lense cover slightly damaged

nearside side mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated (corroded)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 69,069 miles

Front discs lipped

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2010 64,052 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,918 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,699 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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SN51 HHT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SN51 HHT, 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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What year was SN51 HHT registered?

SN51 HHT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is SN51 HHT safe to buy?

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