MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs worn and lipped
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
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear registration plate is starting to delaminate
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
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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