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GX55 YFR

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,219 mi
Last recorded142,219 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 YFR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 142,219 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 142,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 126,496 miles

PLAY TO NSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 126,496 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing NSR (4.2.A.1e)

PLAY TO NSF ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 115,642 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 115,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,968 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 94,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,781 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,674 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,190 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,341 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,840 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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GX55 YFR is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX55 YFR, 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 GX55 YFR registered?

GX55 YFR is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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