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RY55 KYK

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,222 mi
Last recorded154,222 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KYK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 154,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyre sidewalls slight damage/perished

Pass 20 Jan 2017 152,174 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 152,174 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 146,387 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge low

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge low

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear box corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 139,962 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 139,962 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 135,651 miles

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

Oil leak

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

off side front rim repaired

rear silencer skin rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2013 135,651 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

off side front rim repaired

rear silencer skin rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2012 125,033 miles

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN PEELING

Pass 23 Nov 2011 113,236 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 99,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,014 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 63,219 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 KYK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol 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 KYK, 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 KYK registered?

RY55 KYK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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