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RX51 JPF

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

216,414 mi
Last recorded216,414 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 JPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 216,414 miles

very bad oil leak onto exhaust pipe

Fail 23 Apr 2016 216,414 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

very bad oil leak onto exhaust pipe

Pass 27 Apr 2015 214,201 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 198,995 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box rusted bad

Fail 23 Apr 2014 198,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box rusted bad

Pass 28 Mar 2013 181,904 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 161,175 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 161,175 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 135,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2010 105,385 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 67,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,725 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 42,365 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 JPF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JPF, 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 JPF registered?

RX51 JPF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is RX51 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 JPF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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