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RX51 ZFP

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,540 mi
Last recorded166,540 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZFP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 166,540 miles

Brake discs are corroded.

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

Front subframe mounting bushes are soft.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear hub to suspension arms joints have some wear but not to excesss yet.

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 166,540 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake discs are corroded.

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

Front subframe mounting bushes are soft.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear hub to suspension arms joints have some wear but not to excesss yet.

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 147,696 miles

engine light on at dash

n/s mirror body damaged

o/s and n/s headlight poor image

play in o/s and n/s rear upper suspension arm bushes

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Nov 2011 147,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine light on at dash

n/s mirror body damaged

o/s and n/s headlight poor image

play in o/s and n/s rear upper suspension arm bushes

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2010 127,190 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2010 127,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front and rear disc,s corroad

Pass 18 Aug 2009 117,566 miles

o/s and n/s rearbrake disc worn

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2009 117,439 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s rearbrake disc worn

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2008 101,054 miles

play in n/s rear joints at hub

stone chips in windscreen

travel on handbrake

Fail 1 May 2008 101,049 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in n/s rear joints at hub

stone chips in windscreen

travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Feb 2007 89,295 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 81,505 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 ZFP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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