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FY55 TVC

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,410 mi
Last recorded91,410 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2017 91,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes running parell (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s + n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,924 miles

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

Oil leak

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,799 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 84,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,355 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,326 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 70,312 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake only has a small amount of reserve travel and should be adjusted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,437 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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 TVC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVC, 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 FY55 TVC registered?

FY55 TVC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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