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YC05 VTF

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,357 mi
Last recorded119,357 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 VTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 119,357 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 119,357 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 109,117 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 109,117 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 99,606 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 89,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,424 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 75,424 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 VTF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC05 VTF registered?

YC05 VTF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is YC05 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 VTF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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