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RY05 WFP

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

255,098 mi
Last recorded255,098 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 WFP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 255,098 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 249,352 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 242,836 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 239,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 225,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 209,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 209,795 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 195,192 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 177,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 162,284 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 145,689 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2013 125,795 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2012 105,704 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 88,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,023 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,679 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,382 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RY05 WFP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 WFP, 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 WFP registered?

RY05 WFP is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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The MOT history for RY05 WFP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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