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RX51 BVG

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,581 mi
Last recorded117,581 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 BVG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 117,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2014 117,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Oct 2014 116,109 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 88,446 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,486 miles

O/S REAR PAD APEARS 2B LOW.

REAR DISCS HAVE CORRODED, WORN & LIPPED (ROUGH).

REAR SILENCER SKIN HAS DETERIORATED.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 79,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

FLANGE CONNECTING CATALYSER TO MID SILENCER IS SERIOUSLY CORRODED & DETERIORATED.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

O/S REAR PAD APEARS 2B LOW.

REAR DISCS HAVE CORRODED, WORN & LIPPED (ROUGH).

REAR SILENCER SKIN HAS DETERIORATED.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,196 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 61,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,170 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,704 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 34,082 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 BVG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 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 BVG, 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 BVG registered?

RX51 BVG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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