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RY54 NXZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,080 mi
Last recorded94,080 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,080 miles

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

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

bleed nipple broken in caliper not leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,816 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust rusting badly

Pass 12 Feb 2011 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 81,314 miles

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

stone chip mark on front windscreen only just within req limits

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,083 miles

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

more travel than normal in parking brake

wiper blades fraying on ends

power steering/automatic fluid ? leaking n/s/front

Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,630 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 56,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NXZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 NXZ, 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 NXZ registered?

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

Is RY54 NXZ safe to buy?

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