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RX51 ZPY

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,826 mi
Last recorded184,826 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 184,826 miles

engine management lamp illuminated.

engine oil leak.

offside and nearside front headlamp images poor.

uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres, (inner edges).

Fail 31 Jul 2019 184,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management lamp illuminated.

engine oil leak.

offside and nearside front headlamp images poor.

uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres, (inner edges).

Pass 24 Jul 2018 180,917 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 177,138 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 172,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 169,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2014 167,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 167,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2014 167,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 151,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 151,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 135,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 135,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery warning light is on

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre slightly deflated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 117,519 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 85,108 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,160 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,098 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 ZPY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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