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SY05 YSU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,365 mi
Last recorded100,365 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,365 miles

advice heat sheild loose on floor

advice on front drop links

advice on front tyers

advice on further look at n/s/f outter cv gatour

advice on further look at rear brakes

advice on slight hand brake travel

advice on slight pitting at front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,881 miles

advice on further look at front suspeshon and spring platforms

advice on o/s/r tyre

advice on slight pitting at front to rear metal brake pipe at front and rear

Pass 15 Jun 2015 879,789 miles

avice on slight pitting at front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,598 miles

advice on further look at rear brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,564 miles

advice heat shield on under side off floor

advice keep eye on front tyers

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,189 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,713 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 64,713 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,316 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 46,997 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 35,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YSU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY05 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

SY05 YSU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is SY05 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 YSU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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