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RK51 JFX

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,511 mi
Last recorded137,511 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 JFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 137,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 137,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 139,317 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 139,317 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 133,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 131,343 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 131,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 129,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 127,338 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 124,844 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 124,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 122,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 122,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 121,376 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 121,375 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 121,374 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front exahust flexey brading broken

rear exahust silencer outer skin corroded

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 11 Nov 2013 119,004 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 111,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 104,823 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2010 99,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 99,588 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 94,090 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,090 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 76,951 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 76,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,935 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 JFX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

RK51 JFX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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