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SA05 CYT

2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,893 mi
Last recorded128,893 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid117,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 CYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,893 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged and offside front (4.1.D.1e)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner sill slight damage (jacking point)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension components corroded

body underneath of vehicle corroded

cloudy headlights

front cross member corroded

rear axle corroded

subframe rubber bushes deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Fail 25 Apr 2018 128,893 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged and offside front (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner sill slight damage (jacking point)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all suspension components corroded

body underneath of vehicle corroded

cloudy headlights

front cross member corroded

rear axle corroded

subframe rubber bushes deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Pass 14 Apr 2017 128,131 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 127,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 111,590 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 May 2014 111,590 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 107,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,383 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 77,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2009 60,700 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)

Fail 9 May 2009 60,700 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 47,443 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 760 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
8,704
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
position lamp(s) not working 10
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Registration plate lamp not working 8
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SA05 CYT is a 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 117,297 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA05 CYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA05 CYT is a 2005 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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