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VK05 YZO

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,234 mi
Last recorded139,234 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YZO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 139,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s front + rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 139,194 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s front + rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 133,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 125,568 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear park brake level return spring broken

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 125,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear park brake level return spring broken

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,642 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust is corroded and heat sheild is loose

Fail 5 Feb 2016 115,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust is corroded and heat sheild is loose

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 106,126 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 106,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 97,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,907 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,876 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 85,247 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 85,247 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,968 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,890 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 49,436 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VK05 YZO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK05 YZO, 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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VK05 YZO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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