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RX51 SYC

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,328 mi
Last recorded141,328 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 SYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 141,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wrong nut used on offside front Track Rod End

Pass 19 Mar 2021 130,288 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust/backbox/outer/skin/corroded

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has two screws in 215/55/16 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2020 120,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has two screws in 215/55/16 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,470 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust back box corroded and delaminating

Fail 21 Mar 2019 111,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ply inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust back box corroded and delaminating

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,090 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front perished within tread 215/55/16

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre various shards of metal in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak leaving pool of oil under car ()

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 102,090 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour rb581 (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front perished within tread 215/55/16

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre various shards of metal in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak leaving pool of oil under car ()

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,219 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 99,016 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 18 Nov 2011 89,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 84,878 miles

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

both number plates poor

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 10 Nov 2009 80,840 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,309 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 SYC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

RX51 SYC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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