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YD05 SFE

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,043 mi
Last recorded123,043 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 123,043 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 123,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 113,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 108,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,775 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2021 68,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,641 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 66,636 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Swollen (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,042 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,073 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,150 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,851 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,893 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,697 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,008 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 40,793 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 18 May 2009 36,255 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges and digs in sidewall

front lower arm rear bushes

front subframe rear bushes

nearside rear tyre wearing low cut in tread, dig in sidewall and slight misshape

Pass 19 May 2008 30,859 miles

advise handbrake shoes noisy in operation

advise oil level on minimum mark

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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YD05 SFE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YD05 SFE, 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 YD05 SFE registered?

YD05 SFE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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