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WU55 YNX

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,648 mi
Last recorded109,648 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YNX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 109,648 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 109,648 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 101,417 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin From front to rear RH and LH sides but not out of legal limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside (2.4.A.3)

Under trays are fitted so obscuring some underneath components to be inspected

Vehicle was presented in wet condition

Fail 13 Feb 2018 101,417 miles

Rear coil spring broken Both sides RH and LH (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin From front to rear RH and LH sides but not out of legal limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside (2.4.A.3)

Under trays are fitted so obscuring some underneath components to be inspected

Vehicle was presented in wet condition

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,377 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,354 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 93,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,885 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 84,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 71,443 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f outertyre wall damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,443 miles

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

o/s/f outertyre wall damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,559 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,599 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,374 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,542 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 40,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,880 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WU55 YNX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YNX, 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

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What year was WU55 YNX registered?

WU55 YNX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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