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RX51 BVO

2001 Saab 9-5 Auto

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,977 mi
Last recorded101,977 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Auto75,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2007 101,977 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 96,593 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Auto?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
5,825
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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RX51 BVO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Auto in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 75,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 BVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of RX51 BVO?

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What year was RX51 BVO registered?

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

Is RX51 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 BVO shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX51 BVO have outstanding finance?

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