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SY05 BYL

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,715 mi
Last recorded170,715 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 BYL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 170,715 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 170,637 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 158,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 158,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 148,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 138,926 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 138,926 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 131,139 miles

both headlamp lenses poor

Fail 21 Aug 2015 131,139 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both headlamp lenses poor

Pass 21 Aug 2014 120,327 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 107,373 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,509 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,232 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,503 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,503 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,278 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,443 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting down

Fail 11 Jul 2008 31,948 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre getting down

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SY05 BYL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY05 BYL, 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 SY05 BYL registered?

SY05 BYL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SY05 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 BYL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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