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VX51 ZXO

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,770 mi
Last recorded156,770 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ZXO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 156,770 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 156,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 140,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 126,915 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 190,573 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,481 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 94,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,101 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 81,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s front fog lamps loose

o/s/r and n/s/r mishaping inner edge of tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 78,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s front fog lamps loose

o/s/r and n/s/r mishaping inner edge of tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,771 miles

Front fog lamps insecure

Rear tyres have uneven tread pattern on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,086 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,086 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 63,635 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 57,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 57,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,688 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 52,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

n/s front fog lamp insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2007 45,948 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,505 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 41,505 miles

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

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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VX51 ZXO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VX51 ZXO, 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 VX51 ZXO registered?

VX51 ZXO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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