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RX51 JAU

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,171 mi
Last recorded127,171 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 JAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 127,171 miles

Central Upper steering rack has slight play

Oil leak ()

sub frame bushes has slight play,

Pass 1 Aug 2016 121,068 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 115,080 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,355 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 108,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box corroded

Front and rear discs worn

Offside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 101,412 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2011 92,489 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,946 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,502 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,164 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 54,561 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 38,505 miles

rear tyres worn †rear brake pads worn

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 JAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

RX51 JAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is RX51 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 JAU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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