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W151 RRU

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,321 mi
Last recorded148,321 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 RRU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 148,321 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc face corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bulls eye n/s lower corner (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 148,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release female part (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc face corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bulls eye n/s lower corner (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 142,687 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2015 135,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front rubber missing from exh rear box

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 135,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front rubber missing from exh rear box

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 129,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 129,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 119,894 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 119,893 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 111,933 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 104,020 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 104,019 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 91,144 miles

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,611 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 80,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,193 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,943 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 65,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,204 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 56,384 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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W151 RRU is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 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 W151 RRU, 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 26 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 W151 RRU registered?

W151 RRU is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 June 2000.

Is W151 RRU safe to buy?

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