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HY05 YZO

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,164 mi
Last recorded99,164 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YZO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 99,164 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 99,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 97,429 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 97,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 94,467 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 94,467 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 90,916 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 88,350 miles

Front disc brakes slightly worn

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 88,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 85,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 82,045 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 74,849 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,678 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,339 miles

o/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,835 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 50,634 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,905 miles

screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,228 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,435 miles

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,435 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,411 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 29,411 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 28 Feb 2008 23,762 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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HY05 YZO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HY05 YZO, 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 HY05 YZO registered?

HY05 YZO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is HY05 YZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 YZO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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