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RY54 NKH

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,011 mi
Last recorded134,011 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 NKH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 134,011 miles

Front metal fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 133,916 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front metal fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,978 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp defective lens

Pass 9 Jul 2019 118,042 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 118,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,218 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 104,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 96,701 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly UJ (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,305 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyres distorting on inner sholders

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,781 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,034 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,592 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,766 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,358 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,254 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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RY54 NKH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY54 NKH, 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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RY54 NKH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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