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FY55 FDE

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,221 mi
Last recorded125,221 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2022 125,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 122,774 miles

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

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 2 Jul 2021 122,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,849 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,673 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 117,430 miles

Front Power steering component leaking From power steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 111,037 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,813 miles

advise on slight corrosion to front brake pipes at connection to flex hoses at n/s/f and o/s/f

small show number plate fitted below fixing adhesive on front number plate

Fail 17 Jun 2016 107,722 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes across rear axle to flex hoses excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded lower brake pipe from flex hose to rear brake casliper flex hose excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working o/s/r number plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes from front to rear excessively corroded,pipes are bulging in places (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

advise on slight corrosion to front brake pipes at connection to flex hoses at n/s/f and o/s/f

small show number plate fitted below fixing adhesive on front number plate

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,383 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 92,340 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded in parts

play in both front droplinks

Pass 26 May 2014 92,340 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded in parts

play in both front droplinks

Pass 15 May 2013 87,568 miles

both front subframe rear mounting point bushes deteriated more nearside,movement aswell

both front to rear brake pipes corroding,more at tank area

movement in both rear top arm front bushes more offside

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge/low/perished

offside rear tyre very low,worn inner edge,perished

rear discs deteriating

Fail 13 May 2013 87,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front subframe rear mounting point bushes deteriated more nearside,movement aswell

both front to rear brake pipes corroding,more at tank area

movement in both rear top arm front bushes more offside

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge/low/perished

offside rear tyre very low,worn inner edge,perished

rear discs deteriating

Pass 9 May 2012 81,893 miles

Rear discs are slightly worn and corroded

Slight play in both offside rear top and bottom rose bushes

Slight play in nearside rear top and bottom rose bushes

Fail 8 May 2012 81,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear discs are slightly worn and corroded

Slight play in both offside rear top and bottom rose bushes

Slight play in nearside rear top and bottom rose bushes

Pass 16 May 2011 71,985 miles

Backbox corroded

Both rear antiroll bar d bushes are slightly worn

Slight play in both rear trailing arm front bushes but not excessive

Pass 5 May 2010 66,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,263 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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FY55 FDE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY55 FDE, 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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FY55 FDE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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