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RY05 BXD

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,447 mi
Last recorded99,447 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 BXD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,447 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,564 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 28 Aug 2017 97,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Covers fitted over outer sills

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,263 miles

head lamp patterns poor

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,249 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,472 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 90,470 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 81,722 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 81,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,864 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 74,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,245 miles

as vt30 copy

Fail 18 Jun 2011 65,245 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2010 56,807 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,758 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 40,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BXD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RY05 BXD, 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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What year was RY05 BXD registered?

RY05 BXD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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