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RX51 BMU

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,468 mi
Last recorded168,468 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BMU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 168,468 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system detiriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 161,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both headlights slightly deteriorated

exhaust system slightly corroded and deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2012 155,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 155,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 151,549 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system has excessive corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2011 151,549 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust system has excessive corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2010 144,136 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 137,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 130,750 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 12,447 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 116,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 109,378 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f tyre has slight wall damage but not showing cords

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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RX51 BMU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX51 BMU, 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 RX51 BMU registered?

RX51 BMU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is RX51 BMU safe to buy?

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