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RX51 ZCV

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,925 mi
Last recorded136,925 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 136,925 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 136,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 129,820 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 126,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,840 miles

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

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 120,165 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 120,165 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 45,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 111,040 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 111,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,274 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 100,979 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 95,075 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 89,253 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 84,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,297 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 78,297 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 69,857 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,218 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,927 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 50,759 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 50,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZCV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

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

Is RX51 ZCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ZCV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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