MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
patches of heavy underside corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust corroded
TESTED WET WEATHER
oil leak
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rears uppers bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak and undertrays and outter sill covers fitted
brake fluid level low
nearside front tyre wearing low
offside front brake discs scored
oil around engine and gearbox
play in both sides rear lower suspension arm outer joints
rear exhaust box deteriorated
trims fitted to outersills
vehicle tested wet
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn slightly unevenly (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both sides outer sill covers and undertrays fitted
both sides rears slight play in suspension arms bushes
rear exhaust system corroded
both sides outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both sides outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Both rear main suspension arm bushes split but no excessive play in arm.
oil low & leak rear exhaust rusty
oil low & leak n/s/r brake pads low
Handbrake cable gaitors split.
Rear silencer rusty.
Wiper blades split on ends.
engine oil leaks.
hand brake cable gaitors split.
engine oil leaks.
hand brake cable gaitors split.
n/s/r tyre down too 2mm.
rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.
stone chips in windscreen.
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RX51 WRT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?
RX51 WRT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2001.
Is RX51 WRT safe to buy?
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