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RX51 ZFK

2001 Saab 9-5 Aero

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,417 mi
Last recorded130,417 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero102,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZFK
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 130,417 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2012 118,841 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rearbox starting to to deteriorate

sill covers fitted at timre of test

Pass 1 Feb 2011 109,853 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2010 99,170 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2009 83,702 miles

Both front tyres wearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear brake disc scored

plastic covers fitted over sills

Fail 10 Feb 2009 83,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear brake disc scored

plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 7 Jan 2008 69,202 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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RX51 ZFK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 102,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 ZFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 ZFK registered?

RX51 ZFK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is RX51 ZFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ZFK shows 7 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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