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RY05 XPP

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,751 mi
Last recorded77,751 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 XPP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,751 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 77,751 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,676 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 68,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes have a protective coating applied

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,996 miles

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

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

bonnet safety stiff

Fail 13 Jan 2014 58,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet safety stiff

Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,282 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,662 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,737 miles

offside park brake return spring missing

Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,292 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,200 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 XPP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

RY05 XPP is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is RY05 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 XPP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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