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RK51 WXL

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,656 mi
Last recorded123,656 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 WXL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 123,656 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,669 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil dampness on engine

Pass 16 May 2016 109,212 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 102,811 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 96,004 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

slight misting of oil on engine

Pass 9 Aug 2013 86,022 miles

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 9 Aug 2013 86,022 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,832 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 WXL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

RK51 WXL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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