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SY55 SRV

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,026 mi
Last recorded106,026 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 SRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 101,029 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2019 100,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 88,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,403 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 89,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,100 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,836 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,880 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,347 miles

R/N/S and F/O/S tyres are on 3mm

Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,041 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,602 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,280 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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SY55 SRV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SY55 SRV, 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 SY55 SRV registered?

SY55 SRV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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