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RX51 BNU

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,005 mi
Last recorded96,005 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,005 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 96,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,563 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

Fail 28 Jul 2016 91,562 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,058 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 87,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,668 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 83,369 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,910 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL INNER RIM DENTED.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 79,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL INNER RIM DENTED.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,066 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,860 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,934 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 12 Aug 2010 69,932 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,416 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 66,416 miles

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

all indicators begining to flash white

screw in n/s/r/ tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,554 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 59,554 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 52,765 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,557 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 41,600 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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RX51 BNU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 BNU registered?

RX51 BNU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is RX51 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 BNU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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