MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front fog lights inop
both headlights lenses dulling
o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe..... (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
both front fog lights inop
both headlights lenses dulling
o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f fog light lense damaged - cracked ,also both fog lights inop
n/s/f tyre cut in tread also outer sidewal slightly damaged
n/s/r tyre tread 1.6-2mm outer edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f fog light damaged
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear centre (5.2.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f fog light damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
sliight play in nearside and offside rear suspension top bushes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
sliight play in nearside and offside rear suspension top bushes
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YF05 FDP is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YF05 FDP, 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 YF05 FDP registered?
YF05 FDP is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2005.
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