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YF54 EJX

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,803 mi
Last recorded111,803 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 EJX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 111,803 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 108,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 108,787 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated and corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 102,964 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 102,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 97,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,210 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,125 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 76,177 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 76,177 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2009 53,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 53,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 30,089 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 30,087 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,440 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 29,440 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EJX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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