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KY55 YFT

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,975 mi
Last recorded104,975 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 YFT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 104,975 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise exhaust front flexy damaged and slight blow

advise exhaust system and joints corroded

advise front brake pads getting low

advise handbrake travel slightly long

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2024 104,975 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise exhaust front flexy damaged and slight blow

advise exhaust system and joints corroded

advise front brake pads getting low

advise handbrake travel slightly long

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2023 100,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,130 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,511 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 91,506 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,549 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 89,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,348 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 80,549 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,457 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 71,661 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,473 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 62,471 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,727 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 48,722 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre perrished tread area

Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 40,478 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,656 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,554 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YFT is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KY55 YFT, 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 KY55 YFT registered?

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

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