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RX51 BSV

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,499 mi
Last recorded173,499 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 173,499 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 170,614 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 166,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 165,835 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 162,789 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 162,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 159,908 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 151,891 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 139,481 miles

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

exhaust showing signs of deterioration ( outer skin corroded)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 128,886 miles

advise exhaust showing signs of deterioration

Pass 9 Aug 2011 118,629 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 106,667 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,683 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 92,538 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 84,225 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 75,437 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 67,966 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RX51 BSV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BSV, 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 BSV registered?

RX51 BSV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RX51 BSV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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