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RX51 ZCA

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,257 mi
Last recorded59,257 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZCA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 59,257 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 59,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 58,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off near smooth on inner edge,3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 58,751 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 58,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge,3.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 58,276 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge,3.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,986 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 56,442 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,829 miles

some imbalance in handbrake readings

Fail 10 Feb 2020 55,829 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

some imbalance in handbrake readings

Pass 21 Jan 2019 54,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,659 miles

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,020 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,154 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,336 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,346 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,359 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,357 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,663 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 30,359 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,827 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 23,547 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2005 23,547 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ZCA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

RX51 ZCA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RX51 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ZCA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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