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HG55 RYB

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,005 mi
Last recorded156,005 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 RYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 156,005 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 155,774 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 139,326 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 126,218 miles

Both front tyres close to the legal limit

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 126,218 miles

Both front tyres close to the legal limit

Nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jan 2014 111,991 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 14 Jan 2013 96,957 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 96,957 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 93,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,968 miles

handbrake has to be pulled up hard to lock rear wheels

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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HG55 RYB is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc 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 HG55 RYB, 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 HG55 RYB registered?

HG55 RYB is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is HG55 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 RYB 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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