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RK51 NXA

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,173 mi
Last recorded169,173 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 169,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfresh and camera ()

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

Oil leak severe ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 163,428 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 159,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 150,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 145,377 miles

Engine has excessive oil leaks

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

Front lower power steering pipes are corroding. Advised to have them replaced

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 145,377 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine has excessive oil leaks

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

Front lower power steering pipes are corroding. Advised to have them replaced

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 144,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 144,187 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 138,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2011 123,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 123,031 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 110,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 92,769 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,514 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 58,698 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 NXA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK51 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

RK51 NXA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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