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YD05 SGY

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,973 mi
Last recorded114,973 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,973 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 114,969 miles

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

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

Front number plate deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,565 miles

Front number plate delaminated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,000 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 113,996 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 113,059 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 111,810 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 111,809 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust clamp corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 111,808 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust clamp corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,299 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 108,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 105,299 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 105,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,219 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,608 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2011 80,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,960 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 53,960 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,414 miles

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

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

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 SGY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc 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 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

YD05 SGY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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