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YD05 SFU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,866 mi
Last recorded185,866 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 185,866 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements just met

Fail 9 Mar 2021 185,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements just met

Pass 17 Mar 2020 180,611 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 180,611 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 160,458 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 160,458 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 140,020 miles

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 140,017 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside front drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 122,384 miles

Advise play in n,s and o,s rear bottom suspension bush

Advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Mar 2016 106,968 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 106,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,565 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 92,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,101 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,159 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,344 miles

Nearside 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)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,934 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 53,926 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,928 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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YD05 SFU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD05 SFU, 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 YD05 SFU registered?

YD05 SFU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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