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RX51 ZBW

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,511 mi
Last recorded141,511 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZBW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 141,511 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 141,290 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 141,290 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 129,194 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 111,761 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2007 111,761 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 May 2006 95,185 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine has an oil leak

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 ZBW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZBW, 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

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What year was RX51 ZBW registered?

RX51 ZBW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is RX51 ZBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ZBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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