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BK05 RYD

2005 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,773 mi
Last recorded156,773 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 RYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 156,773 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 149,255 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 145,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody of vehicle is corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2020 145,032 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody of vehicle is corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 138,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 138,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 133,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge stepped

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhausted outer skin corroded

engine management light on

Fail 22 May 2018 133,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge stepped

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhausted outer skin corroded

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2017 127,753 miles

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

e/m light on

Pass 17 May 2016 124,036 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 119,564 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 119,554 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 114,206 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 28 May 2013 107,608 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 107,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 99,657 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 91,391 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 83,472 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 76,095 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 76,095 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,464 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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BK05 RYD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 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 BK05 RYD, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK05 RYD registered?

BK05 RYD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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