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RY54 NHX

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,732 mi
Last recorded143,732 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 NHX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 143,732 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both centre of front sub frame. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 143,727 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement of front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement of front subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both centre of front sub frame. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 141,498 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre and rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 141,498 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre and rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 131,296 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 131,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 122,439 miles

rear silencer deteriorating (secure and no leaks)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 116,358 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 105,680 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 98,984 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 86,748 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,613 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,596 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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RY54 NHX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 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 RY54 NHX, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RY54 NHX registered?

RY54 NHX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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