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RX51 ZDD

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,520 mi
Last recorded132,520 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 132,520 miles

Coolant leak

Front Both inner steering arms have slight play

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Handbrake has slight reserve travel

Headlamps in poor condition

Oil leak

Rear All suspension componants corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2015 124,777 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 116,610 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 116,602 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 107,584 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,958 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 83,503 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,478 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2008 69,196 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 69,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,658 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,074 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 47,844 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RX51 ZDD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZDD, 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 ZDD registered?

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

Is RX51 ZDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ZDD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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