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RX51 SHZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,218 mi
Last recorded161,218 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 161,218 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 3 Feb 2011 161,218 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 19 Feb 2010 145,592 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front subframe rear bushes slight play

hand brake travel long

Fail 19 Feb 2010 145,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front subframe rear bushes slight play

hand brake travel long

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2009 130,276 miles

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

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Feb 2008 112,604 miles

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

several very small stone chips in swept area of front windscreen

Fail 7 Feb 2008 112,604 miles

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

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

several very small stone chips in swept area of front windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2007 95,077 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 83,196 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 SHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

RX51 SHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is RX51 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 SHZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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