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RX51 ZDK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

101,647 mi
Last recorded101,647 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 101,647 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 101,161 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 100,579 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 99,655 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,625 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,145 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 93,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 90,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,988 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,828 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,004 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,461 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,944 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,446 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,021 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,793 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,653 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 39,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,477 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 ZDK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ZDK, 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 ZDK registered?

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

Is RX51 ZDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ZDK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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