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KY55 YEE

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,682 mi
Last recorded132,682 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 YEE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 132,682 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2024 131,580 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded outer skin

Small engine oil leaks,seepage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 130,310 miles

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

Small crack in screen

Pass 23 Sep 2022 129,424 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 124,235 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 118,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 118,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,630 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 116,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 111,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2015 102,380 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,432 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 97,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,857 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

rear silencer weak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 92,857 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

rear silencer weak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 70,742 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heatshield loose at front

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,762 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 57,762 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,406 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2009 46,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,837 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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KY55 YEE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KY55 YEE, 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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KY55 YEE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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