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Y2 CYN

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,390 mi
Last recorded115,390 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 CYN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 115,390 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 115,359 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded....

wipers smear....

Pass 18 Nov 2010 104,189 miles

engine management lamp on.....

front number plate contaminated....

long hand brake lever travel.....

rear brake disc inner faces & pads not visable...

rear exhaust silencer corroding....

wet test....

Pass 19 Nov 2009 92,073 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust rusting

front number plate dirty

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 19 Nov 2009 92,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wiper blades torn

exhaust rusting

front number plate dirty

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 25 Nov 2008 80,993 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in front subframe rearward mounting bushes

Fail 25 Nov 2008 80,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

both front tyres wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight play in front subframe rearward mounting bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,706 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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Y2 CYN is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y2 CYN, 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 Y2 CYN registered?

Y2 CYN is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is Y2 CYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y2 CYN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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