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RX51 WRF

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,458 mi
Last recorded72,458 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WRF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2014 72,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 72,458 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 72,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 66,288 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,742 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

the nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the outside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,125 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 41,008 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,231 miles

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 WRF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

RX51 WRF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 WRF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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