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RX51 ZDF

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,464 mi
Last recorded120,464 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZDF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 120,464 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of rear brake discs.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 120,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of front brake discs.

condition of rear brake discs.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 101,856 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,990 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front and rear discs worn

offside wing mirror cover broken

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

stone chip windscreen

surface corrosion suspension components

Fail 28 Jul 2009 88,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front and rear discs worn

offside wing mirror cover broken

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

stone chip windscreen

surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 14 Jul 2008 80,557 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 80,557 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,017 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 67,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 52,519 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 ZDF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

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

Is RX51 ZDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ZDF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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