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WP54 RYR

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,893 mi
Last recorded178,893 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 RYR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 178,893 miles

general underside corrosion

n/s cv outer gaiter front deteriated

Pass 26 Sep 2020 174,668 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 167,206 miles

2 rear suspension arm bush deteriated and slight play

2 rear upper suspension arms corroded

both headlamp lenses deteriated

general underside corrosion

oil mist osf shock absorber

osr coil spring heavily corroded

sill and under covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 158,650 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Underside covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 151,043 miles

headlights slightly deterioated

o/s park brake performance could be better

some rust in underbody and brake pipes. some wear in engine /box mountings

some wear in anti roll bar bushes

Fail 15 Aug 2017 151,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

headlights slightly deterioated

o/s park brake performance could be better

some rust in underbody and brake pipes. some wear in engine /box mountings

some wear in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Aug 2016 143,191 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2016 143,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,400 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower,outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 134,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some softness in shocks . suspect worn engine / box mounting.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 124,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 104,293 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 90,002 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 90,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 89,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 67,970 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,232 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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WP54 RYR is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WP54 RYR, 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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WP54 RYR is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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