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YA54 AAY

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,780 mi
Last recorded131,780 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 AAY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 131,780 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 128,440 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 122,347 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 115,602 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,900 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,053 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,375 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 84,375 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,280 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 76,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 9,444 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,422 miles

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

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

slight play in near side front link bar

Fail 31 Aug 2011 62,422 miles

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

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

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

slight play in near side front link bar

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,423 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 54,413 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,137 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 41,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut on inner edge but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,698 miles

engine oil level on minium mark

front brake pads getting low.

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 AAY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AAY, 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 AAY registered?

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

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