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RX51 ZBL

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,496 mi
Last recorded117,496 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 117,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 112,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in black area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 112,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in black area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 106,983 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 96,948 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 96,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings driver seat prescribed area anchor point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in the floor (5.2.6)

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

exhaust heat sheald loose

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2016 85,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in the floor (5.2.6)

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

exhaust heat sheald loose

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,135 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,763 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,792 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,998 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,040 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,020 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 54,020 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

hand brake cable rubber covers split

Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,420 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 51,419 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 47,583 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes split

Near side rear tyre on 2mm and has a nail in the tyre

Off side rear tyre on 2mm and slightly perished

Slight play in both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,570 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 ZBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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