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YF05 FDP

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,662 mi
Last recorded154,662 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 154,662 miles

both front fog lights inop

both headlights lenses dulling

o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

Fail 18 Feb 2019 154,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 143,336 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 135,290 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f fog light damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2017 135,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 118,403 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 103,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,965 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,746 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,817 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,441 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,192 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,907 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,514 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 16,514 miles

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.

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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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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YF05 FDP is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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