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SN51 HHX

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,834 mi
Last recorded88,834 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,834 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 88,834 miles

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 85,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

front number plate damaged

high park brake lever when pulled on

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,845 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,070 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 72,070 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,014 miles

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

front tyres wearing outer edges

offside rear tyre tread outer thinning

Pass 1 Feb 2008 61,770 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 54,773 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 HHX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HHX, 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 HHX registered?

SN51 HHX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is SN51 HHX safe to buy?

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