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X48 RYS

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,493 mi
Last recorded118,493 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 RYS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 118,493 miles

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

rear silencer brkt broke-off

Pass 2 Feb 2012 112,037 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 112,465 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 109,044 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 102,128 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 98,852 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 93,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 91,171 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 91,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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X48 RYS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,906 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 X48 RYS, 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 25 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 X48 RYS registered?

X48 RYS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X48 RYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X48 RYS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X48 RYS have outstanding finance?

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