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EX55 OYB

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,805 mi
Last recorded122,805 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,805 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides inner wing to chassis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Scratched and hazed Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear age related (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 122,805 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Not making full contact with disc inner and outer (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides inner wing to chassis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Scratched and hazed Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear age related (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 120,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear pipe ferrules corroded in multiple places but not excessively (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps are hazed, beam only just recognisable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 117,801 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *8* in Total Front Rear and Central (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 117,801 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *8* in Total Front Rear and Central (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced Two Front and Two Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 114,508 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 110,724 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 110,723 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,539 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,629 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,384 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,887 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,947 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,404 miles

Both Side Rear Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Fail 27 Sep 2008 34,404 miles

Both Side Rear Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EX55 OYB is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EX55 OYB, 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 EX55 OYB registered?

EX55 OYB is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EX55 OYB shows 18 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.

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