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RX51 YZV

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,933 mi
Last recorded98,933 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,933 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,241 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 77,921 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlight lens discoloured

both rear indicator bulbs starting to turn white

centre brake light been taken out

front discs rusty

handbrake travel

power steering pipes rusty

rear discs rusty

rear suspension and shocks getting rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlight lens discoloured

both rear indicator bulbs starting to turn white

centre brake light been taken out

front discs rusty

handbrake travel

power steering pipes rusty

rear discs rusty

rear suspension and shocks getting rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2010 71,527 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

nearside front windscreen has mark made by wiper

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,113 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm 215/55/16

damp around fuel filter area

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.8mm

o/s/ bottom ball joint worn

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

rear brake pads and discs worn and corroded respectively

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,128 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 54,320 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit 215/55/16

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,735 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 37,825 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 YZV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX51 YZV?

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What year was RX51 YZV registered?

RX51 YZV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is RX51 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 YZV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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