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KY55 YHT

2005 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,746 mi
Last recorded149,746 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 YHT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 149,746 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

oil leak to engine

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2016 149,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

oil leak to engine

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 146,964 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 146,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 138,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 130,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

non standard rear exhaust fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 123,568 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 123,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 118,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear 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 27 Aug 2011 118,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 99,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 99,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,367 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 YHT is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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