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WU05 YOG

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,237 mi
Last recorded150,237 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YOG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 150,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,363 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 129,622 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 104,241 miles

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

advise missing mirror n/s

Fail 20 Feb 2017 104,241 miles

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

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

advise missing mirror n/s

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,829 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 92,827 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2015 80,334 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deterioating

child seats n/s o/s rear

handbrake travel

n/s front tyre close to legal limit

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,334 miles

both headlamp lenses deterioating

child seats n/s o/s rear

handbrake travel

n/s front tyre close to legal limit

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,010 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,777 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 62,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,040 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 53,040 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,599 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,568 miles

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

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 YOG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YOG, 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 YOG registered?

WU05 YOG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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