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KX51 RMZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,419 mi
Last recorded79,419 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 RMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,419 miles

ALL EXHAUST CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Feb 2016 79,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

ALL EXHAUST CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,322 miles

Both front tyres have cuts on sidewall

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 129,289 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both front tyres have cuts on sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,634 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,086 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 56,086 miles

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

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 24 Nov 2011 54,190 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 52,647 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 52,647 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,076 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,340 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,867 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 48,752 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 47,529 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 47,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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KX51 RMZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KX51 RMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX51 RMZ registered?

KX51 RMZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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