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YA54 AAX

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,198 mi
Last recorded180,198 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 AAX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 180,198 miles

Headlamp lenses cloudy beam images fading

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush wearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 166,824 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2015 166,794 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 152,123 miles

Offside mirror unit damaged

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 138,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 138,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 118,611 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,952 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,769 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,006 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,542 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

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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YA54 AAX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YA54 AAX, 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 YA54 AAX registered?

YA54 AAX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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