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DX51 AHZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

67,415 mi
Last recorded67,415 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 AHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 67,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 67,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 66,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 66,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,508 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,467 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre damaged/cracking or perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 64,467 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre damaged/cracking or perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,660 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL - undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch/boot floor

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch/boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,684 miles

Nearside Rear Upper brake pipe corroded - above fuel tank

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 45,611 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,742 miles

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

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

OSR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 37,062 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,372 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,277 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,993 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,801 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,771 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,190 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 20,152 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

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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DX51 AHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 DX51 AHZ, 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 DX51 AHZ registered?

DX51 AHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is DX51 AHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 AHZ shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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