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RD51 YSO

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,086 mi
Last recorded199,086 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 YSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 199,086 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 193,462 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 193,452 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 187,438 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 160,011 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 139,334 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 118,426 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 118,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 96,001 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 95,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 60,899 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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RD51 YSO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RD51 YSO registered?

RD51 YSO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is RD51 YSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD51 YSO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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