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RX51 SVK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,644 mi
Last recorded126,644 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 SVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 126,644 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 126,644 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,898 miles

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!

Fail 10 Jul 2017 123,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM!!!

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 119,061 miles

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2015 113,720 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 113,720 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 104,841 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 104,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 97,370 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 88,451 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,201 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,090 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,826 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 74,496 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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
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RX51 SVK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVK, 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

How do I check the history of RX51 SVK?

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What year was RX51 SVK registered?

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

Is RX51 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 SVK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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