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BT54 GYF

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,179 mi
Last recorded189,179 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 GYF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2016 189,179 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 176,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended hub bush slight play (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 175,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced scratched and faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced scratched and faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on sidewall and near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended hub bush slight play (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 165,525 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both plastic headlamps scratched slightly bluuring image

bumper lower trim damaged

n/s/f/tyre cut on sidewall

n/s/r/door damaged

o/s/f/fog lamp in bumper damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2013 148,832 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper trim damaged

n/s/r/ door and arch damaged

n/s/wiperblade torn at end

plastic headlamps scratched and faded

rear discs scored

Pass 2 Sep 2013 148,832 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper trim damaged

n/s/r/ door and arch damaged

n/s/wiperblade torn at end

plastic headlamps scratched and faded

rear discs scored

Fail 21 Aug 2012 130,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear light unit taped up

rear brake discs slight corrosion pads ok

Pass 21 Aug 2012 130,362 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear light unit taped up

rear brake discs slight corrosion pads ok

Pass 23 Jun 2011 110,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 96,254 miles

top up engine oil for test

Fail 24 Jun 2010 96,254 miles

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

top up engine oil for test

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,217 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 82,183 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,587 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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BT54 GYF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BT54 GYF, 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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BT54 GYF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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