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RX51 SMO

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,838 mi
Last recorded129,838 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 SMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 129,838 miles

Coil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 124,113 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/ and o/s/ (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight blow (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/ and o/s/ (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 124,107 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/ and o/s/ (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight blow (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/ and o/s/ (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 116,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front / rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 May 2016 116,330 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front / rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2015 110,977 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 106,730 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 106,724 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2013 103,180 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 99,448 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

backbox exhaust deteriorated slightly.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 93,014 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 92,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,847 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 85,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,478 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 79,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 73,378 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 69,273 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 69,273 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 67,497 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RX51 SMO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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