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W181 RYC

2000 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,131 mi
Last recorded135,131 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 RYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 135,131 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 135,129 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 127,212 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 114,262 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 114,262 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 100,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 85,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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W181 RYC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W181 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

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What year was W181 RYC registered?

W181 RYC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W181 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W181 RYC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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