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SN51 HHZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,100 mi
Last recorded170,100 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 HHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 170,100 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 170,096 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 147,353 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 147,353 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 124,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 105,476 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 HHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHZ, 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 HHZ registered?

SN51 HHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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