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WU05 YMW

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,715 mi
Last recorded211,715 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YMW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 211,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 211,711 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 203,333 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight engine oil leak

front discs and pads worn

offside front fog light lens cracked

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

all rear suspension bushes perished

both front cv boots perished

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges and slightly out of shape

Pass 5 May 2017 187,796 miles

ALL rear suspension bushes perished and worn

all four tyres worn on edges

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty esp rear box

front brake discs worn

o/s/r wheel slightly distorted

rear wiper split

Pass 20 May 2016 175,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s front tyre worn low

rear brake discs worn and rusty

rear silencer rusty

rear wiper rubber split

slight oil leak

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 20 May 2016 175,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s front tyre worn low

rear brake discs worn and rusty

rear silencer rusty

rear wiper rubber split

slight oil leak

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 18 May 2015 161,553 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on the edges

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge and slightly mishaped

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

rear silencer rusty

rear wiper rubber split

slight oil. weep from the gearbox

slight play both rear top suspension joints

Fail 15 May 2015 161,553 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on the edges

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge and slightly mishaped

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

rear silencer rusty

rear wiper rubber split

slight oil. weep from the gearbox

slight play both rear top suspension joints

Pass 14 May 2014 147,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil weeps

n/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r top ball joints worn

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 May 2013 131,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are noisey on the road

headlight aims not clear

n/s rear tyre worn in the centre and mishaped

o/s rear tyre worn in the centre and slightly mishaped

play front subframe rear bushes

rear silencer rusty

small stone chip windscreen

Fail 21 May 2013 131,039 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

headlight aims not clear

n/s rear tyre worn in the centre and mishaped

o/s rear tyre worn in the centre

play front subframe rear bushes

rear silencer rusty

small stone chip windscreen

Pass 22 May 2012 114,676 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2011 105,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 105,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2010 97,871 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 88,526 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 80,435 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 80,435 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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WU05 YMW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU05 YMW, 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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WU05 YMW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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