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RX51 ZGE

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,743 mi
Last recorded132,743 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 ZGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 132,743 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 123,737 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 113,321 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 113,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 103,535 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 103,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 98,250 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 94,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 85,067 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 75,793 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 75,793 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs ridged

some body damage to offside wheel arch

some damage to outer face of offside front rim

throttle pedal rubber missing †

Pass 9 Feb 2006 65,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZGE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGE, 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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What year was RX51 ZGE registered?

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

Is RX51 ZGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ZGE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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