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KY55 YJE

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,147 mi
Last recorded157,147 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 YJE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 157,147 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 156,975 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall dameged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 148,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 141,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 135,363 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements 16% Nearside efficiency low

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 128,392 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm has play in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake 16% only just met requirements

windscreen has stone chip nearside

Fail 29 Mar 2019 128,295 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side working but not pulling enough force (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm has play in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

windscreen has stone chip nearside

Pass 9 Apr 2018 122,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter has a clip loose on the inner part still secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 116,777 miles

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter inner clip coming loose but still secure

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

rear brake lines clean and grease

Pass 5 Apr 2016 110,297 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 110,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 105,201 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 105,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear brake pad only working on approx 25% of disc

Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,602 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,927 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,960 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 88,958 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,977 miles

SLIGHT NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,975 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 YJE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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