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RY55 DLU

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,612 mi
Last recorded129,612 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 DLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 129,612 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 118,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 114,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT CORROSION OUTERSKIN

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,400 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust corrosion outer skin rear box

Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,243 miles

Front headlight washers not working

Fail 9 Nov 2021 107,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front headlight washers not working

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,245 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react until the later stage (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 94,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react until the later stage (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,654 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight lateral movement (both) (2.4.G.2)

Rear all swivel hub bushes have slight play

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall

parking brake requires slight adjustment

Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,581 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake disc's worn to limits (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,168 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,429 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,518 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 50,776 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,165 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,750 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,141 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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RY55 DLU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RY55 DLU, 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 RY55 DLU registered?

RY55 DLU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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