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RX51 SCV

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,212 mi
Last recorded183,212 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 SCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 183,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 183,212 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 174,414 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 174,414 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 May 2011 165,412 miles

advise rear number plate

Fail 21 May 2010 157,463 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 157,463 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 149,821 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 136,644 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 120,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 95,113 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 SCV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SCV, 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

How do I check the history of RX51 SCV?

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What year was RX51 SCV registered?

RX51 SCV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is RX51 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 SCV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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