MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
rear seats down
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
rear seats down
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front lower suspension arms corroded
oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front wipers smear slightly
rear disc brakes slight corrosion/worn
slight oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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RX51 BMZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?
RX51 BMZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2001.
Is RX51 BMZ safe to buy?
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