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SY54 CGG

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,216 mi
Last recorded93,216 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 CGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 93,216 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 93,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,523 miles

Coolant leak oil cooler area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre and back box outer skins corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 90,513 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak oil cooler area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre and back box outer skins corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine management light on

Fail 17 Feb 2016 82,323 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,937 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f seat loose

Fail 18 Feb 2015 70,937 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f seat loose

Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,014 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,452 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,835 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 41,835 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,390 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,301 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,223 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,136 miles

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

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

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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SY54 CGG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY54 CGG, 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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SY54 CGG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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The MOT history for SY54 CGG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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