CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX51 ZFT

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,123 mi
Last recorded131,123 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 131,123 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER (2.4.G.2)

FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVEVEN (INNER EDGE WORN)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR LEGAL ONLY (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 131,123 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER (2.4.G.2)

FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVEVEN (INNER EDGE WORN)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR LEGAL ONLY (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 128,259 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 128,183 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 124,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 116,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 108,614 miles

O/S Headlamp has no beam pattern kick up.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 102,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,957 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX51 ZFT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZFT, 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

How do I check the history of RX51 ZFT?

You can check the full history of RX51 ZFT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX51 ZFT registered?

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

Is RX51 ZFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ZFT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX51 ZFT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX51 ZFT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.