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RX51 JLO

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,710 mi
Last recorded166,710 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 JLO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 166,710 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on during test

Fail 10 Apr 2017 166,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect internal lamp distributer damaged (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect internal lamp distributer damaged (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on during test

Pass 23 Apr 2016 155,662 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 155,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 147,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

service theft alarm fault on dash

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 137,142 miles

both front tyre split on inner sidewalls

headlamps in poor condition

o/s/r tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2013 125,524 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

e.m.l stays on

Fail 5 Apr 2013 125,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

e.m.l stays on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 119,091 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 105,592 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

front wipers split

Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate begining to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,618 miles

rear tyres worn edges

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 16 Apr 2009 69,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,306 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,262 miles

ship in screen. †o/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on edges.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,057 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn outer edge

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 JLO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JLO, 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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RX51 JLO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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