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YA05 PNL

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,073 mi
Last recorded114,073 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 PNL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 114,073 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

poor image both dip beams

Fail 30 Dec 2020 114,026 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside side repeater lense missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

front under tray damaged

heat shield mounts broke over centre section of exhaust

Pass 31 Dec 2019 108,984 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,045 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,985 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 99,731 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front side light is flickering

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 10 May 2017 94,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 90,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 85,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust heavy corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 85,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust heavy corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 80,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre cut on wall

Fail 14 May 2014 80,891 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre cut on wall

Fail 27 Apr 2013 72,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

engine warning light on

theft protection warning on

Pass 27 Apr 2013 72,897 miles

theft protection warning on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,184 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,208 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,316 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,124 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,142 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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YA05 PNL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YA05 PNL, 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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YA05 PNL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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