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RX51 YZW

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Lpg 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,469 mi
Last recorded170,469 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 YZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 170,469 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

corrosion all over

Fail 8 Oct 2016 170,467 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion all over

Pass 18 Aug 2014 157,883 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this tiume.

Offside rear registration plate light low output intensity.

Outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre damaged but not through to the ply or cords.

Rear suspension anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 157,872 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this tiume.

Offside rear registration plate light low output intensity.

Outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre damaged but not through to the ply or cords.

Rear suspension anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 129,621 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Slight leak of exhaust gases from front of vehicle.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 129,621 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Slight leak of exhaust gases from front of vehicle.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 111,401 miles

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

exhaust coroded and bracket snapped

hand brake travel advise brake service

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

n/s/f sill to floor damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2011 111,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust coroded and bracket snapped

hand brake travel advise brake service

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

n/s/f sill to floor damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2010 97,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,142 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,471 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,528 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,583 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RX51 YZW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

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

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