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WN55 TYY

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,080 mi
Last recorded108,080 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 TYY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 108,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged De-Laminated. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged De-Laminated. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 108,079 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged De-Laminated. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged De-Laminated. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,442 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 104,442 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 104,387 miles

All three rear seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Deteriorated ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 104,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

All three rear seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Deteriorated ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,752 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror slightly discoloured ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 103,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror slightly discoloured ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 99,419 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 99,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 93,483 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 89,937 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 85,728 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 80,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 80,127 miles

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

Offside Outer 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 brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jan 2013 74,163 miles

N/S/R tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,163 miles

N/S/R tyre outer wall damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,543 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,143 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 52,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,344 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,652 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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WN55 TYY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WN55 TYY, 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 WN55 TYY registered?

WN55 TYY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for WN55 TYY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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