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RA51 NPF

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,022 mi
Last recorded154,022 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 NPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 154,022 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 145,735 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 134,152 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 123,820 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 123,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 112,673 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 99,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing rusting away,No exhaust leakage from box.

Rear registration plate deteriorated,still OK for MOT.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 99,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing rusting away,No exhaust leakage from box.

Rear registration plate deteriorated,still OK for MOT.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 86,721 miles

rear no plate start to discolour

Pass 9 Nov 2007 74,213 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 62,729 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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RA51 NPF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RA51 NPF, 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 RA51 NPF registered?

RA51 NPF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is RA51 NPF safe to buy?

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