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RY54 NKF

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,320 mi
Last recorded146,320 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 NKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 146,320 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 146,258 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing unable to check seatbelts. rear (5.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 138,998 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

offside front wiper blade torn

offside rear tyre cracking on inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 133,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 126,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2014 126,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2013 118,329 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 104,621 miles

headlights in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2012 104,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlights in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2011 87,737 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,192 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 62,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,238 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,592 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,754 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 41,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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)

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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RY54 NKF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RY54 NKF, 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 RY54 NKF registered?

RY54 NKF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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