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WU55 YMW

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,692 mi
Last recorded157,692 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YMW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 157,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 154,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 152,114 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 147,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 143,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 143,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 130,670 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 130,670 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 115,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slight perrished

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 115,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slight perrished

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,493 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 97,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,728 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,029 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,573 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,011 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,093 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,697 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 YMW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YMW, 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 WU55 YMW registered?

WU55 YMW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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