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RX51 RZY

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,101 mi
Last recorded109,101 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 RZY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,101 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 109,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 102,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 102,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 100,449 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 99,267 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 98,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,616 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 92,616 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 79,876 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

Fail 7 Apr 2006 79,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

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 RZY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

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

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