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YC55 SZY

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,486 mi
Last recorded64,486 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 SZY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,486 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight handbrake lever travel

Pass 6 Nov 2020 59,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 54,672 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 54,672 miles

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

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,641 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,922 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,900 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 35,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears ... (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,128 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,101 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,498 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,626 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,139 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 9,805 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 SZY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

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

Is YC55 SZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 SZY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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