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VN05 CYH

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,939 mi
Last recorded150,939 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 CYH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 150,939 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust poor in places

knock when using clutch

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 144,428 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both headlamp lenses poor.

near side front driving lamp broken.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 1 May 2014 136,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear upper suspension bushes worn.

exhaust poor in places.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 136,593 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear upper suspension bushes worn.

exhaust poor in places.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 128,590 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 128,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 119,385 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 112,859 miles

Both rear tyres geting close to wear bars

Pass 12 Apr 2010 107,394 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 103,002 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,719 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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VN05 CYH 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 VN05 CYH, 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 VN05 CYH registered?

VN05 CYH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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