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SH55 NYG

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,055 mi
Last recorded146,055 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 NYG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 146,055 miles

engine/light/on

Fail 5 Dec 2016 146,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake/light/on/dash (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand/brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to/center/2/pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine/light/on

Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 134,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 134,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 126,018 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 107,496 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 90,521 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,059 miles

front brake imbalance at 19%

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

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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SH55 NYG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH55 NYG, 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 SH55 NYG registered?

SH55 NYG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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