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RX51 WRT

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

255,402 mi
Last recorded255,402 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WRT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 255,402 miles

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

patches of heavy underside corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 250,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 242,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 222,392 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 204,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 182,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 158,640 miles

both sides outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 158,640 miles

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

both sides outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 136,376 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 117,528 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 116,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 111,405 miles

Both rear main suspension arm bushes split but no excessive play in arm.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 102,397 miles

oil low & leak rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,508 miles

oil low & leak n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,564 miles

Handbrake cable gaitors split.

Rear silencer rusty.

Wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,843 miles

engine oil leaks.

hand brake cable gaitors split.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,781 miles

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.

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 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.

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