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RY05 BXB

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,131 mi
Last recorded144,131 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 BXB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 144,131 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 136,991 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2012 136,991 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 109,820 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 108,418 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2009 84,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2009 84,554 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,440 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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RY05 BXB is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RY05 BXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY05 BXB registered?

RY05 BXB is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is RY05 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 BXB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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