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RX51 SSZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,324 mi
Last recorded126,324 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 SSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 126,324 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 126,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 122,863 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres distorted

exhaust rear silencer corroded slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2013 119,390 miles

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

engine management light showing on dash

oil leak from engine area

plastic outer sill covers fitted no full inspection

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 119,387 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light showing on dash

oil leak from engine area

plastic outer sill covers fitted no full inspection

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 115,865 miles

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

off side hand brake noisy wen applied

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,802 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted no full inspection carried out both sides

Pass 13 Sep 2010 108,244 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 108,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 103,112 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 103,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 97,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 89,084 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage o/s/r door and wheel arch

engine management light on

oil leak

plastic bag on catalyst

Fail 12 Sep 2007 89,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage o/s/r door and wheel arch

engine management light on

plastic bag on catalyst

Pass 9 Sep 2006 74,523 miles

both rear wheel inner rims slightly distorted...

n/s number plate lamp dim...

Pass 7 Sep 2005 59,409 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2005 59,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SSZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

RX51 SSZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is RX51 SSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 SSZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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