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YC55 SZK

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,953 mi
Last recorded125,953 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 SZK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 125,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 125,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NEAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn CORRODED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NEAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn CORRODED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box deteriorating

Fail 24 Apr 2018 120,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2017 114,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust back box deteriorating

Fail 10 Apr 2017 114,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,846 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre nail

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box deterioting

middle heat shield loose

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 106,844 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre nail

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box deterioting

middle heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,050 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box deterioting

Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,144 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bolt missing from turbo bracket

exhaust back box deterioting

slight play in engine mount rubber

Fail 8 Apr 2014 92,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bolt missing from turbo bracket

exhaust back box deterioting

slight play in engine mount rubber

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,006 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 85,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 79,316 miles

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

near side front disc corroed

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,796 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,326 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 69,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,973 miles

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)

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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YC55 SZK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC55 SZK, 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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YC55 SZK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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