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RX51 RZU

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,732 mi
Last recorded101,732 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 101,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,057 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 98,129 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 96,305 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,740 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 92,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,484 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 86,893 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 84,951 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 82,049 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2009 80,135 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2009 80,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 75,622 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 73,301 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 71,078 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)

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 RZU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

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

Is RX51 RZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 RZU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX51 RZU have outstanding finance?

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