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RX51 RZN

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,515 mi
Last recorded127,515 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 RZN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 127,515 miles

engine mil lamp indicates a fault

engine oil leak

rear silencer corroded

slight wear to rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,051 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 122,051 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 116,574 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 112,202 miles

engine management warning lamp on

o/s/f tyre wearing low

slight wear to both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes

Fail 27 Feb 2016 112,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

engine management warning lamp on

o/s/f tyre wearing low

slight wear to both rear lower suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2015 106,861 miles

engine management warning light on

offside rear tyre uneven wear and perishing

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,999 miles

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

engine management warning light on

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,498 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

driver seat belt slightly fluffy

engine management light on

nearside rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,137 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 82,175 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 82,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 64,046 miles

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)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 53,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,301 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,760 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 RZN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

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

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