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HY55 WRJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,450 mi
Last recorded148,450 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 WRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 148,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 148,450 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 142,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 142,489 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER. (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON INNER WALL. (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 135,804 miles

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION HUB LOWER BUSH WORN.

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION HUB UPPER BUSH WORN.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear SUSPENSION HUB UPPER BUSH WORN.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 135,804 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION HUB LOWER BUSH WORN.

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION HUB UPPER BUSH WORN.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear SUSPENSION HUB UPPER BUSH WORN.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 126,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres near limits

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 116,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2013 104,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,579 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,370 miles

engine management light staying on

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 82,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front screen cracked drivers side lower edge

Pass 14 Nov 2009 55,453 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,490 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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HY55 WRJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HY55 WRJ, 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 HY55 WRJ registered?

HY55 WRJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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