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RX51 WRV

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,198 mi
Last recorded59,198 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 WRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 59,198 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 57,443 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 55,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged metal parts of hose (ferrules) rusted to excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged metal parts of hose (ferrules) rusted to excess. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,983 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both abs rings corroded and rubbing on abs sensors (3.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water in bottom of light unit (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 51,968 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both abs rings corroded and rubbing on abs sensors (3.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water in bottom of light unit (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,316 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,150 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,155 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,976 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,732 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,724 miles

Front tracking may require adjustment,

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 32,724 miles

Front tracking may require adjustment,

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 30,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tracking may require adjustment.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,172 miles

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

front tracking may require adjustment.

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 WRV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

RX51 WRV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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