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WU55 YMC

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,933 mi
Last recorded156,933 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YMC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 156,933 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp lenses cloudy/oxidised/crazed and this is affecting beam images almost to excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/broken, near excessive (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive possibly from power steering, near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked/mis-aligned

Nearside Rear tail gate mounted lamp assembly lens adrift/damaged

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged off side rear and near side rear tyre valves cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front, near side rear amd off side front tyres have outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray adrift one side and poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2021 154,624 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamp lenses are cloudy/discoloured/oxidised and this is affecting beam images almost to excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertray adrift, broken and in generally poor condition, cable ties used to secure for now

Fail 23 Feb 2021 154,624 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamp lenses are cloudy/discoloured/oxidised and this is affecting beam images almost to excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertray adrift, broken and in generally poor condition, cable ties used to secure for now

Pass 25 Feb 2020 152,225 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near excessive (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near excessive (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 152,225 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near excessive (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidised near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near excessive (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 146,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 146,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 140,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 140,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 130,862 miles

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

noise from rear brakes when reversing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 126,658 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 126,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 119,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 100,637 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 100,637 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 92,108 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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 92,108 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,740 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 82,738 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 74,188 miles

Metal bracket holding nearside rear brake hose & pipe insecure slightly

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

Nearside front tyre worn more on outer shoulder of tread

Travel in handbrake apparent when efficiency tested on roller brake tester (handbrake up 5 -6 clicks before any effort recorded, nearside rear and offside rear)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,340 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 29 Aug 2008 54,305 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)

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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WU55 YMC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU55 YMC, 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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WU55 YMC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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