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VU54 YKC

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,549 mi
Last recorded125,549 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 YKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 125,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 121,003 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 117,097 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 115,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,483 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 107,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 107,140 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 93,643 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 85,706 miles

centre rear seat belt does not extend

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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VU54 YKC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU54 YKC, 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 VU54 YKC registered?

VU54 YKC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 February 2005.

Is VU54 YKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU54 YKC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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