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GY55 XCN

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,862 mi
Last recorded125,862 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 XCN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 125,862 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,466 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 101,669 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,635 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,712 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 82,706 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,357 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 72,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,077 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,316 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,524 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,371 miles

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)

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 XCN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY55 XCN registered?

GY55 XCN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GY55 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 XCN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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