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RX51 JSY

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

216,177 mi
Last recorded216,177 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 216,177 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 206,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 206,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 196,242 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 182,268 miles

both headlight lenses very cloudy

exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 182,367 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

both headlight lenses very cloudy

exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 164,725 miles

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

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

rear brake discs excessively worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 164,725 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs excessively worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 144,014 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape inner shoulder area

Pass 22 Sep 2009 130,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 115,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres worn out of shape inner edges

osf sidelight dim

Pass 21 Sep 2007 98,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 79,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 57,964 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 JSY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc 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 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

RX51 JSY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is RX51 JSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 JSY 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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