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YC55 SZU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,078 mi
Last recorded87,078 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 SZU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 87,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 86,932 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,406 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at center (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 77,406 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at center (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,286 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 66,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear section exhaust deteriated

Fail 30 Aug 2016 61,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear section exhaust deteriated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,037 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 56,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 51,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,042 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,567 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre cracking with age and starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Aug 2012 39,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre cracking with age and starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,538 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 30,522 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,669 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,505 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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YC55 SZU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc 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 SZU, 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 YC55 SZU registered?

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

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