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RX51 JNV

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

238,578 mi
Last recorded238,578 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 JNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 238,578 miles

Oil leak

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

front and rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r exhaust mounting corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perided

Pass 8 Oct 2013 225,410 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 222,314 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 217,695 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 217,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 215,660 miles

EML light on

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

OSF tyre worn on outer sidewall

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 213,413 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 160,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 88,201 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 88,201 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,750 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 21,045 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 JNV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JNV, 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 JNV registered?

RX51 JNV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is RX51 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 JNV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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