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YC05 BVM

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,072 mi
Last recorded180,072 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 BVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 180,072 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 180,071 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All metal brake pipes have general age related corrosion

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 172,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 162,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 157,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 151,568 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 151,566 miles

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 146,011 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all mountings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 145,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear / above axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all mountings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 137,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 137,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 130,808 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)

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear handbrake cable return spring not fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2013 123,813 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 123,813 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 110,729 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 98,779 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 98,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,390 miles

nearside rear suspension lower arm rear bush creaking.no wear apparent.

Fail 12 Apr 2010 85,387 miles

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

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

nearside rear suspension lower arm rear bush creaking.no wear apparent.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,601 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 61,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,016 miles

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

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

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 BVM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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