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RK51 HZL

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,122 mi
Last recorded171,122 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 HZL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 171,122 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition!

Pass 10 Aug 2011 168,684 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 168,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 167,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to split inbetween treads

rear brake pads getting low

rear brakes uneven

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in both rear hub bushes

Fail 11 Aug 2010 167,304 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to split inbetween treads

rear brake pads getting low

rear brakes uneven

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in both rear hub bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2009 163,172 miles

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

nearside front tyre small cut in tread no visible cords

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Aug 2009 163,172 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre small cut in tread no visible cords

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 153,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 153,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 139,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 125,677 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 125,673 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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RK51 HZL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RK51 HZL, 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 RK51 HZL registered?

RK51 HZL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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