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RK51 OTZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,971 mi
Last recorded200,971 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 OTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 200,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 186,562 miles

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

engine missfire

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake dioscs worn and lipped

Fail 6 Mar 2013 186,562 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine missfire

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake dioscs worn and lipped

Pass 15 Mar 2012 169,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

engine misfiring

front fog lights broken

noise coming from nsr whilst doing roller brake test

Fail 7 Mar 2012 169,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

engine misfiring

front fog lights broken

noise coming from nsr whilst doing roller brake test

nsf wiper blade split on ends

Pass 22 Feb 2011 146,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 134,783 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 116,999 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 101,765 miles

NOTE O/S/F DOOR MIRROR BACK MISSING

Pass 11 Aug 2006 87,740 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 OTZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

RK51 OTZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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