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RD51 YKX

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,746 mi
Last recorded162,746 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 YKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 162,746 miles

Rear n/s & o/s brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

Pass 9 May 2023 161,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, central at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion , around front plastic covering mounting

Fail 9 May 2023 161,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, central at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion , around front plastic covering mounting

Pass 11 May 2022 151,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear central and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 141,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2020 132,357 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 132,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 121,995 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 121,901 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 111,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,889 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,742 miles

headlight aims weak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,270 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 67,134 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,754 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,775 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,672 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,419 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,564 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 36,564 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 34,865 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RD51 YKX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RD51 YKX, 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 RD51 YKX registered?

RD51 YKX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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