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RX51 RZA

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,727 mi
Last recorded99,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 RZA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Discs Scored

Pass 6 Jun 2009 88,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 81,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 69,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 69,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 65,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

emissions quite high,could need service.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 65,419 miles

emissions quite high,could need service.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,665 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 57,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 RZA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

RX51 RZA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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