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RX51 ZBG

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,859 mi
Last recorded148,859 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZBG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 148,859 miles

coil springs corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

headlights slightly deteriated

nearside mirror glass missing

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake travel long

Pass 19 Dec 2011 137,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 130,961 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 130,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 113,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 113,279 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 98,651 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,646 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,032 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 ZBG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

RX51 ZBG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is RX51 ZBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ZBG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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