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RX51 JTV

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,376 mi
Last recorded203,376 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 JTV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 203,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 193,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 184,085 miles

front bumper, front grill and offside door mirror slight damage

front number plate starting to discolour

front/ rear antiroll bars and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement and cover boot starting to split

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and outer edge starting to wear

offside front indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside front seatbelt starting to fur

offside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

rear exhaust starting to rust

roof and rear tailgate slight damage and starting to rust

Pass 18 Nov 2010 168,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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)

OSF inner drive shaft boot split

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 168,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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)

OSF inner drive shaft boot split

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 156,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 147,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 132,958 miles

both wiper blades split,offside front foglamp damaged,both front tyres & nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread depth,slight play in offside rear lower suspension bush,cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 29 Aug 2006 120,677 miles

offside front seatbelt frayed,offside front foglamp damaged,rear brake pads worn low and rear discs in poor condition,both front tyres on 2mm,both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 14 Sep 2005 102,734 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 101,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 JTV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 JTV, 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

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What year was RX51 JTV registered?

RX51 JTV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is RX51 JTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 JTV 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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