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WU05 YOA

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

176,078 mi
Last recorded176,078 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YOA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 176,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 176,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 169,172 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 169,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 150,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

hazey pattern to both headlights

off side mirror glass requires attention

rear inner pads requrie checking ?

screen damage to center not seriously affecting drivers view

signs of boot repair to off side rear

Fail 6 Jul 2016 149,579 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

hazey patterns to both headlights

off side mirror glass requires attention

rear inner pads require checking

screen damage to center not seriously affecting drivers view

signs of boot repair to off side rear

Pass 4 Aug 2015 129,281 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 129,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 113,763 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 113,763 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

REAR BOOT DOES NOT LOCK

Fail 22 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,369 miles

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

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

both front tyers are worn to off side 2 mmand near side 3mm

Fail 22 Mar 2013 93,369 miles

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

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

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

both front tyers are worn to off side 2 mmand near side 3mm

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,136 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,754 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 69,754 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,527 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,582 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WU05 YOA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

WU05 YOA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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