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SN51 HHY

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,349 mi
Last recorded89,349 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 HHY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,349 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear suspension bushes deteriorating and very slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

cannot full inspect outer sill fully due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,300 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,997 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 72,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,858 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,442 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,203 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,995 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,448 miles

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 39,721 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,377 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,499 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,372 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,763 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 HHY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HHY, 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 HHY registered?

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

Is SN51 HHY safe to buy?

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