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RX51 RYU

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,394 mi
Last recorded139,394 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 RYU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 139,394 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 136,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth = 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 136,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45ZR17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth = 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 130,213 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 130,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45zr17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45zr17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 120,855 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 113,790 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 113,790 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 107,268 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 107,266 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 99,064 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 98,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,173 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 94,173 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 86,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 86,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 74,232 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,249 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 53,264 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 RYU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

RX51 RYU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is RX51 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 RYU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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