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RY54 NLL

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,371 mi
Last recorded159,371 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 NLL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 159,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 153,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 146,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 146,366 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 139,741 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 129,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 116,713 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,320 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,177 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Mar 2011 75,177 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,189 miles

ADVISE CRACK IN OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,601 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,646 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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RY54 NLL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

RY54 NLL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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