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YF54 EJE

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,053 mi
Last recorded64,053 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 64,053 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 64,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake excessively binding All 4 Four (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 61,287 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 May 2018 61,287 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 May 2017 57,988 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 53,753 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 53,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,607 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 45,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,172 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 41,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,298 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 31,690 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 26,832 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,451 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,271 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 EJE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 YF54 EJE, 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 EJE registered?

YF54 EJE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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