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W176 RYC

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,903 mi
Last recorded115,903 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 RYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 115,903 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 112,194 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 106,276 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 100,114 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 100,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 97,677 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 97,677 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 88,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,045 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 73,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,201 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 51,432 miles

Both O/S indiactor bulbs showing white light. Both rear lower arm bushes spilting. Oil leak from engine. Breather pipe and top hat week. Slight lip on front brake discs and rear discs rusty.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,432 miles

Both O/S indiactor bulbs showing white light. Both rear lower arm bushes spilting. Oil leak from engine. Breather pipe and top hat week. Slight lip on front brake discs and rear discs rusty.

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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W176 RYC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W176 RYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W176 RYC?

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What year was W176 RYC registered?

W176 RYC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W176 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W176 RYC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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