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YF54 EHL

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,030 mi
Last recorded128,030 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 EHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 128,030 miles

o/s n/s/f headlamp plastic lens fading

Fail 19 Oct 2017 128,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s n/s/f headlamp plastic lens fading

Pass 26 Oct 2016 121,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 113,083 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 113,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 98,019 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 98,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,459 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 77,052 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,576 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,945 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,606 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 33,798 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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YF54 EHL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF54 EHL, 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 YF54 EHL registered?

YF54 EHL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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