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WU05 YNS

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,468 mi
Last recorded141,468 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YNS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 141,468 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 137,999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 130,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 124,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 116,847 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 107,631 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,338 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 89,229 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 84,714 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 84,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YNS is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WU05 YNS, 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 WU05 YNS registered?

WU05 YNS is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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