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RK51 HZR

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,323 mi
Last recorded90,323 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 HZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,323 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 90,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,300 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 86,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,102 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,370 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 78,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 68,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 64,355 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,430 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 51,820 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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RK51 HZR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HZR, 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 RK51 HZR registered?

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

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