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WR05 BYV

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

205,059 mi
Last recorded205,059 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 BYV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 205,059 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 205,059 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 195,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 195,543 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 186,623 miles

Offside Rear uneven wear on inner edge of tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2017 186,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear uneven wear on inner edge of tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2016 171,608 miles

ALL FOUR ALLOY WHEELS HEAVILY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

BOTH REAR LOWER ARM MOUNT BUSH'S WORN

PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS/SUSPENSION

Fail 15 Jun 2016 171,607 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage NSF BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR TRANSVERSE TO NSR BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES HAVE VERY REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT AND FLICKER (1.8.A.1b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT FRAME--REAR MOUNTS (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring broken OSF (2.4.C.1a)

ALL FOUR ALLOY WHEELS HEAVILY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

BOTH REAR LOWER ARM RUBBER MOUNT BUSHES ARE WORN OS & NS FRONT BUSHES

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR IN CLIPS (3.6.B.2c)

NSF BUMPER INSECURE AND NSF WING LINER

OSR SHOCK ABSORBER APPEARS TO BE SIEZED

PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUBS/SUSPENSION

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 8 Jun 2015 157,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 157,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 140,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on rear springs

exhaust silencer outer shell partly corroded

minor corrosion front to rear brake pipes

minor play n/s/f anti-rollbar droplink

n/s/f headlamp insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2014 140,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on rear springs

exhaust silencer outer shell partly corroded

minor corrosion front to rear brake pipes

minor play n/s/f anti-rollbar droplink

n/s/f headlamp insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2013 123,128 miles

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

front tyre inner sidewalls cracked and split

Fail 12 Jun 2013 123,125 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyre inner sidewalls cracked and split

heater hoses leaking at rear of engine

Pass 31 May 2012 108,093 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 108,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 101,522 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jun 2010 90,087 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,676 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,745 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 60,745 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WR05 BYV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WR05 BYV, 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 WR05 BYV registered?

WR05 BYV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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The MOT history for WR05 BYV shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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