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RX51 JJY

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

253,379 mi
Last recorded253,379 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 253,379 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 253,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 250,654 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 250,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 247,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2012 247,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2011 244,278 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 244,266 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 220,657 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 220,657 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 201,679 miles

engine oil leak present

Pass 29 Feb 2008 182,252 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 146,419 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 124,601 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 JJY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JJY, 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 JJY registered?

RX51 JJY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is RX51 JJY safe to buy?

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