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YC05 BVG

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

214,604 mi
Last recorded214,604 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 BVG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2015 214,604 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2014 192,988 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2014 192,987 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 168,137 miles

EMMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO DETECT

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 168,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

EMMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO DETECT

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

Pass 22 May 2012 153,283 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 129,447 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint gaitors split

Pass 27 Mar 2010 88,841 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

near and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 20 Mar 2010 88,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

near and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,114 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 73,109 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,566 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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YC05 BVG is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YC05 BVG, 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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YC05 BVG is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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