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WU55 YMF

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,211 mi
Last recorded187,211 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YMF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 187,211 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 159,568 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 159,561 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 127,573 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

handbrake has long travel

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Sep 2008 96,052 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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WU55 YMF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU55 YMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU55 YMF?

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What year was WU55 YMF registered?

WU55 YMF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is WU55 YMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 YMF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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