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YD05 SGX

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,877 mi
Last recorded130,877 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SGX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 130,877 miles

Oil leak

all suspension crooed

Pass 16 Jun 2014 127,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 117,689 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 117,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 108,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,891 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 100,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 96,654 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 96,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,168 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SGX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

YD05 SGX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is YD05 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 SGX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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