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RX51 SFE

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,194 mi
Last recorded86,194 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 SFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,194 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,503 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wing mirror damaged

wipers deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2013 84,395 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wing mirror damaged

wipers deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,401 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 80,401 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,118 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/s/r tyre cracking slightly. (225/45/17).

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

O/s/r tyre wearing inner edge slightly.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs poor.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 75,118 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/s/r tyre cracking slightly. (225/45/17).

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

O/s/r tyre wearing inner edge slightly.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs poor.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,922 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,304 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,527 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,780 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2005 25,381 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges.

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 SFE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

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

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