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RX51 JPO

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,710 mi
Last recorded58,710 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 JPO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,710 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 58,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 54,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 50,250 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,794 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,705 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,760 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,891 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,944 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 26,650 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 JPO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JPO, 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

How do I check the history of RX51 JPO?

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What year was RX51 JPO registered?

RX51 JPO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is RX51 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 JPO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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