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RY55 WHL

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,480 mi
Last recorded88,480 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 88,480 miles

exhaust corrosion

front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,611 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 79,115 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,927 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded where secured (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

numerous stone chips in windscreen

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,696 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 64,696 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 59,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to front reg plate

Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,982 miles

slight damage to front reg plate

Fail 11 Dec 2013 53,982 miles

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

slight damage to front reg plate

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,279 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,518 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,436 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,088 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 WHL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WHL, 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 WHL registered?

RY55 WHL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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