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KY55 YHZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,501 mi
Last recorded86,501 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 YHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,501 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front chassis leg oil leak!! suggest having this checked

Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,145 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 80,141 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.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 roe bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,852 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,615 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 66,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,859 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 56,859 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,410 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,116 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,216 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,455 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 YHZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 KY55 YHZ, 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 YHZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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