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NU05 YYR

2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,306 mi
Last recorded181,306 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid117,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 YYR
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2017 181,306 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides above tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin coming off (7.1.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

wax oil needed

Pass 7 Oct 2016 171,741 miles

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSE ALL SPRINGS REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT

Pass 18 Oct 2015 155,594 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin front close to limits check inners (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2014 142,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 134,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cill covers fiited

Fail 24 May 2013 133,658 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cill covers fiited

Pass 26 May 2012 125,333 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2011 117,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 110,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 110,049 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 100,293 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 91,328 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 760 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
8,704
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
position lamp(s) not working 10
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Registration plate lamp not working 8
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NU05 YYR is a 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 117,297 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU05 YYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NU05 YYR is a 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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