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YF04 MRF

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,316 mi
Last recorded169,316 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 MRF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 169,316 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 159,981 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 159,971 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear bushes worn (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 156,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 151,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 143,875 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 136,139 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 128,065 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 118,609 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 118,609 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 107,812 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 93,956 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake disc worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,633 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 60,164 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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YF04 MRF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YF04 MRF, 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 YF04 MRF registered?

YF04 MRF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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