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RY55 DRV

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,932 mi
Last recorded143,932 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 DRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 143,932 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 139,518 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at centre (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 139,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at centre (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 133,103 miles

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

eml on

Pass 26 Feb 2014 129,347 miles

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

centre exhaust rubbers deteriated,but exhaust secure

Fail 26 Feb 2014 129,347 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rubbers deteriated,but exhaust secure

Pass 27 Feb 2013 119,288 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp washer leaking

Fail 27 Feb 2013 119,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

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

o/s headlamp washer leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2011 108,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 91,470 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 70,158 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,978 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,859 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)

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 DRV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

RY55 DRV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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