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RX51 SGY

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,583 mi
Last recorded142,583 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 142,583 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 142,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Dec 2010 127,644 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 120,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 97,283 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 97,283 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 75,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,074 miles

nearside and offside tank straps slightly rusty

nearside front suspension link arm as slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2005 40,146 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 SGY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

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

Is RX51 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 SGY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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