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RX51 BUV

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,114 mi
Last recorded126,114 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BUV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 126,114 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2024 122,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 118,789 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 114,218 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,104 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,589 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,502 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE +BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES +N/S/F TYRE VERY LOW OUTER EDGE

Fail 30 Apr 2019 100,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE +BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES +N/S/F TYRE VERY LOW OUTER EDGE

Pass 23 Mar 2018 98,616 miles

Coolant leak possible leak off side front of engine ()

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

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

all tyres have minor shoulder wear

engine management warning lamp illuminated

exhaust mis-aligned and fouling centre rear heat shield

rear high level stop lamp has one bulb out

Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,833 miles

Coolant leak near oil cooler ()

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

battery weak or starter motor laboured

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

off side rear tyre has slight inner shoulder wear

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,983 miles

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

battery appears weak

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

coolant leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 83,983 miles

battery appears weak

coolant leak

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,019 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 73,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,832 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 59,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls

Fail 13 Oct 2011 57,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls

Pass 16 Oct 2010 49,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,360 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 41,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 39,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tinted windows both sides and rear

Pass 18 Oct 2008 39,042 miles

tinted windows both sides and rear

Pass 13 Oct 2007 36,873 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,448 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 BUV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BUV, 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 BUV registered?

RX51 BUV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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