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FY55 TTE

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,507 mi
Last recorded113,507 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 TTE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 113,507 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

back box corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 113,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

back box corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 107,848 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side lower outer arm bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 107,848 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights no beam patten (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large cracking it tread and tyre down to 3mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front osf tyre down to 2mm and cracking in tred

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side lower outer arm bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 102,079 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to hard pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

both head lights have ghosting

Fail 3 May 2017 102,077 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear hand brake return spring missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to hard pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

both head lights have ghosting

Pass 6 May 2016 96,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s handbrake cable return spring missing

Fail 3 May 2016 96,771 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s handbrake cable return spring missing

Pass 12 May 2015 91,330 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion on most brake pipes

Fail 7 May 2015 91,245 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion on most brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2014 85,414 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 80,413 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,677 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,506 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 64,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 50,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,715 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 32,267 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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FY55 TTE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TTE, 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 TTE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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