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RX51 JJL

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,992 mi
Last recorded217,992 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 217,992 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 199,044 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 181,005 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 181,002 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 173,632 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 165,326 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 156,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 147,766 miles

Some corrosion to NSR floor.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 139,464 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 139,462 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 129,519 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 129,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 117,880 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 107,711 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 98,575 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 98,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 90,943 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 83,316 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 77,487 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 74,527 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 JJL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 JJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 JJL registered?

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

Is RX51 JJL safe to buy?

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