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SP51 CHH

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,581 mi
Last recorded87,581 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 CHH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,581 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 87,581 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,168 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,113 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 79,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,722 miles

Engine leaking oil onto exhaust.

Front and rear registration plates are starting to deteriorate.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear handbrake lever return spring missing.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 75,720 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine leaking oil onto exhaust.

Front and rear registration plates are starting to deteriorate.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear handbrake lever return spring missing.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,088 miles

Both registration plates are starting to deteriorate.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 74,087 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Both registration plates are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,160 miles

offside front tyre nearing legal limit

Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,160 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

offside front tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,872 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,013 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 34,191 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SP51 CHH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP51 CHH, 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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SP51 CHH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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