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RX51 ZRZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,591 mi
Last recorded197,591 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 197,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 197,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 187,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 187,915 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 180,346 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 180,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2013 168,868 miles

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 152,564 miles

advise management lamp on

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 141,751 miles

advise engine management lamp on

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 127,386 miles

advise engine management lamp on

advise oil leak

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 112,113 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 112,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 113,822 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 92,236 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 92,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise handbrake some travel

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

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RX51 ZRZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

RX51 ZRZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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