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RX51 SJV

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,190 mi
Last recorded98,190 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 SJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2012 98,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

traction control warning lamp on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 89,979 miles

Air bag light staying on

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Damp around offside front driveshaft inner cv boot

Offside rear light lens cover missing

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 25 Aug 2010 84,463 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,804 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge

oil leak

sill covers

Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,105 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,553 miles

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

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

advise unable to see front and rear inner brake pads look low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,175 miles

near side rear top hub bush slight movement

rear brake pads getting low unable to see inners

Pass 26 Sep 2005 43,718 miles

front brake pads getting low

unable to see off side near side front and rear inner brake pads

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RX51 SJV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 SJV registered?

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

Is RX51 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 SJV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX51 SJV have outstanding finance?

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