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RX51 RZG

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,397 mi
Last recorded97,397 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 RZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,397 miles

Engine oil leak and oil level low

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear parking brake cable/rear brake pipe mounting braket security poor

Nearside rear tyre wall slightly damaged

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside rear hub brake hose perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,123 miles

chip in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2010 83,429 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 83,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 77,335 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play in n/s front anti-roll bar top ball joint

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 7 Aug 2009 77,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in n/s front anti-roll bar top ball joint

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2008 71,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

rear wiper deteriorated.

tyres worn.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,097 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,023 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 RZG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RZG, 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 RZG registered?

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

Is RX51 RZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 RZG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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