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RX51 BUW

2001 Saab 95

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,068 mi
Last recorded152,068 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9583,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BUW
MakeSaab
Model95
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 152,068 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 150,269 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 150,269 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 140,908 miles

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

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

exhaust corroaded not leaking

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Aug 2012 130,898 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking slightly

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension arm bush

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm bush

surface corrosion on front lower suspension arms

washers weak

Fail 30 Aug 2011 122,024 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 122,024 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 112,757 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 122,757 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 99,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,600 miles

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

nearside head lamp stone chip

Pass 11 Nov 2006 77,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 66,531 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn

slight play in n/s/r suspension

How Reliable is the Saab 95?

Based on 2,807 MOT tests across 531 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
531
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 56
position lamp(s) not working 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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RX51 BUW is a 2001 Saab 95 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Saab 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 83,233 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 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 BUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 95 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RX51 BUW registered?

RX51 BUW is a 2001 Saab 95, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is RX51 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 BUW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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