MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,324 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres distorted
exhaust rear silencer corroded slightly
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
off side hand brake noisy wen applied
rear silencer corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
plastic outer sill covers fitted no full inspection carried out both sides
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
both rear wheel inner rims slightly distorted...
n/s number plate lamp dim...
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
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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?
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