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RY05 ULX

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,373 mi
Last recorded183,373 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 183,373 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting the inspection of components

Pass 21 Jun 2016 169,590 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 154,086 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 154,057 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 130,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both head lamps lenses faded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 130,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both head lamps lenses faded

Pass 22 May 2013 109,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 22 May 2013 109,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jun 2012 97,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,838 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,796 miles

front tyres wearing uneven-nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,989 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 35,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,265 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 ULX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

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

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