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W301 RYC

2000 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,041 mi
Last recorded202,041 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5107,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 RYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 202,041 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 202,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 176,352 miles

Engine oil reading min on the dip stick.

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

Screen wash cap missing.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 164,486 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 138,460 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 119,130 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 98,135 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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W301 RYC is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W301 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.

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What year was W301 RYC registered?

W301 RYC is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W301 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W301 RYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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