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ST55 YFV

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,962 mi
Last recorded77,962 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 YFV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,203 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 69,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 64,789 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,072 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 62,072 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,391 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,740 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 51,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe joint (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,010 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn possibly noisey bearing (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 47,006 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn possibly noisey bearing (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Pass 29 Jan 2014 42,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,370 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,328 miles

advise engine man/light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,823 miles

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2011 31,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,536 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,723 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 YFV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

ST55 YFV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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