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RY55 KYH

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

240,420 mi
Last recorded240,420 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KYH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 240,420 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 223,360 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 223,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 203,490 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2012 184,100 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2011 158,372 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 129,381 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 105,262 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 77,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

multiple deep splits in osr tyre inner sidewall

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 KYH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KYH, 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 KYH registered?

RY55 KYH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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