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RX51 SXZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,680 mi
Last recorded138,680 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 SXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 138,680 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 137,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 137,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 136,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 134,463 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 134,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 131,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 131,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65r15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 129,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 123,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 115,433 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 115,427 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,207 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 108,202 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 100,674 miles

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

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

rear exhaust b ox corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,674 miles

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

rear exhaust b ox corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,918 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,664 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 84,662 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre getting low on edge, and also small cut to side wall

unable to see off side front inner brake pad, may be low

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,966 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,449 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 63,960 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 63,913 miles

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

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

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 SXZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

RX51 SXZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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