MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
see checklist 44585
front discs slightly lipped and ruty
near side front tyre on legal limit
outer covers fitted
rear tyres perishing
slight play both rear hub bushes
baby seat fitted to near side rear seat
engine covers fitted
engine oil low
outer cover sills fitted
rear discs rusty abd slightly pitted
rear exhaust box rusty
slight movement in both rear trailing arm bushes
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RX51 SBZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?
RX51 SBZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2001.
Is RX51 SBZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RX51 SBZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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