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RG51 ANV

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,843 mi
Last recorded167,843 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 ANV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 167,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 8 Jul 2016 160,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 152,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 140,764 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 128,981 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 115,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,138 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,308 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,012 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,916 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,127 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,952 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,657 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 32,484 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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RG51 ANV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RG51 ANV, 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 RG51 ANV registered?

RG51 ANV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RG51 ANV safe to buy?

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