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YF54 EJD

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,489 mi
Last recorded111,489 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 EJD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,489 miles

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

Offside Rear sill rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2022 111,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear sill rusty

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 105,094 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,205 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,552 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,917 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 78,671 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 78,671 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,815 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 74,815 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,444 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 66,430 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,430 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 62,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,514 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,713 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,841 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,561 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

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 EJD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YF54 EJD, 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 EJD registered?

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

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