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RX51 SFZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,454 mi
Last recorded131,454 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 SFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 131,454 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 131,454 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 122,139 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 121,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 113,384 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,117 miles

Oil leak

slight play in near side rear suspension detected at wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,241 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Sep 2011 85,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,785 miles

all tyres unevenly worn

offside front tyre worn to legal limit borderline pass

Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,584 miles

Auxilliary belt tensioner or pulley suspect noisey

Exhaust system very poor condition

Fronnt tyres worn on outer edges

Rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,184 miles

Acceptable damage evident nearside lower windscreen

Front fog lamps poor light output and image

Tyre wear uneven, pressures suspect, rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,414 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 36,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

RX51 SFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is RX51 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 SFZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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