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ST55 CYS

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,183 mi
Last recorded103,183 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 CYS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,183 miles

All rear suspension components and brake hoses/pipes covered in underseal.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 92,420 miles

All front suspension components have been undersealed

All rear brake pipes and flexi pipes have been undersealed

All rear suspension components have been undersealed

Boot floor has been undersealed

Engine rough on idle

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front rear subframe bushes worn

Nearside Front brake pipe has been undersealed

Nearside Rear chassis has been undersealed

Nearside Rear inner sill has been undersealed

Nearside Rear inner wing has been undersealed

Offside Front brake pipe has been undersealed

Offside Rear chassis has been undersealed

Offside Rear inner sill has been undersealed

Offside Rear inner wing has been undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 85,057 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 79,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 71,724 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,701 miles

Central heat sheild insecure

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

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

Offside Rear back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,503 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 60,502 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,284 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 52,284 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,305 miles

front to back brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 15 Nov 2012 39,476 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,525 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,456 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,740 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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ST55 CYS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST55 CYS, 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 ST55 CYS registered?

ST55 CYS is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is ST55 CYS safe to buy?

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