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SY05 YSK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,001 mi
Last recorded172,001 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 YSK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 172,001 miles

Front number plate broken

Nearside Lower windscreen cracked

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear axle beam corroded and suspension arms

Rear brake discs worn

both headlights deterated

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 159,869 miles

Offside Front tyer worn outre wall

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear both ferrule corroded

Rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 147,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid is black

engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

ns wiper is split on one end but still clears the screen

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 147,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid is black

engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

ns wiper is split on one end but still clears the screen

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 147,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch has sharp edges due to repair (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired brake pad fitted backwards (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2016 147,703 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

exhaust rear box outer skin is in poor condition

play in the nsf drop link

slight play in the rear hub bushes

some of the brake pipes need cleaning up

windscreen is cracked

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 131,506 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 131,506 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 125,467 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 125,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 114,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 101,979 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 89,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,773 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,751 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,274 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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SY05 YSK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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