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WA54 TYH

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,001 mi
Last recorded129,001 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 TYH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 129,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 122,508 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,282 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 116,611 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 116,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 113,073 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 113,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 108,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 104,672 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 104,672 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 101,128 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Jan 2016 101,128 miles

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

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 96,640 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,173 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,278 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,893 miles

Front brake discs worn !

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 71,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn !

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,339 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,602 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 45,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WA54 TYH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WA54 TYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA54 TYH registered?

WA54 TYH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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