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RX51 SHV

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

185,903 mi
Last recorded185,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 SHV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 185,903 miles

Both rear brake pipe ferrules slight corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake discs backing plate corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2026 185,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear brake pipe ferrules slight corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake discs backing plate corrosion

Pass 15 May 2025 182,407 miles

Both front headlight patterns poor

Both rear brake pipe ferrules slight corrosion

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Brake discs backing plate corrosion

Offside Rear Under body slight corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2023 182,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Two centre mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlight patterns poor

O/S front and both rear brake discs backing plates slight corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 177,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 177,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 172,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front CAT has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/S rear body slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 167,707 miles

Both rear tire inner edges close to legal limit

Both rear tire inner side walls split but not through to cords

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 27 Nov 2020 167,707 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tire inner edges close to legal limit

Both rear tire inner side walls split but not through to cords

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 May 2019 161,808 miles

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge low/ starting to ladder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 161,808 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge low/ starting to ladder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2018 150,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust back box corrosion

Rear tank strap corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2018 150,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre laddered/low inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust back box corrosion

Rear tank strap corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 146,240 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

advise engine and sill covers fitted

advise exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 146,240 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

advise engine and sill covers fitted

advise exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 143,097 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f h/lamp poor image

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 139,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 135,286 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 132,529 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 128,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 124,998 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 118,208 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 98,006 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 80,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all four tyres wearing on edges plus nail in nearside rear

front numberplate damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 12 May 2006 43,037 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 SHV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SHV, 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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RX51 SHV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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