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RX51 JJF

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 JJF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 138,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll drop links have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 132,144 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 130,883 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Offside front tyre splitting but cords not clearly visible at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 130,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Offside front tyre splitting but cords not clearly visible at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 130,274 miles

Nearside front tyre worn out on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 128,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 122,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 116,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 109,408 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 100,802 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 100,802 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 94,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,839 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,690 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,237 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,617 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 50,915 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 41,515 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RX51 JJF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JJF, 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 JJF registered?

RX51 JJF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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