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RY05 GYC

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,600 mi
Last recorded174,600 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 GYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 174,600 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 168,210 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 168,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 162,292 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 162,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 155,833 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 148,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge getting close to limit

Pass 3 Jun 2014 148,319 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge getting close to limit

Pass 3 Jun 2013 140,401 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 130,048 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 121,282 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 121,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 112,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,291 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,151 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 GYC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

RY05 GYC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is RY05 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 GYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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