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WU55 YOA

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,920 mi
Last recorded123,920 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YOA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 123,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 2 Apr 2015 123,888 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,639 miles

Damage to front bumper.

Damage to offside rear lamp.

Pitting to rear metal brake disc's.

Plaetic covers over body sills.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 111,958 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2013 111,958 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 104,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cut in nearside rear tyre

Front brake disc's worn to limits

Front brake pads very low

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2011 97,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 88,594 miles

n/s wiper split

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,870 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 80,870 miles

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

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

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 YOA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

WU55 YOA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is WU55 YOA safe to buy?

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