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GY55 UTR

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,576 mi
Last recorded104,576 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 UTR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,576 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 104,467 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 9 Feb 2016 98,466 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s/f (8.1.2a)

front ride height actuator broken

Fail 5 Feb 2016 98,466 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s/f (8.1.2a)

front ride height actuator broken

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,649 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 91,649 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 68,245 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

stone chip in centre of screen but has been repaired

Fail 31 May 2013 68,245 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stone chip in centre of screen but has been repaired

Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,324 miles

slight damage to offside front wing mirror

Pass 18 Dec 2010 40,255 miles

offside door mirror glass damaged (vision not impaired)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 40,210 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside door mirror glass damaged (vision not impaired)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 32,791 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

slight damage to offside door mirror glass

Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,564 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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GY55 UTR is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GY55 UTR, 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 GY55 UTR registered?

GY55 UTR is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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