MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Handbrake lever high
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Handbrake lever high
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
slight deterioration to rear exhaust box
engine management light on
engine oil leak
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Advise bad engine oil leak
Advise fuel filter is corroded
Advise rear brake pads are wearing thin
Advise rear exhaust silencer is corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advise bad engine oil leak
Advise fuel filter is corroded
Advise rear brake pads are wearing thin
Advise rear exhaust silencer is corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise bad engine oil leak
Advise engine management light is on
Advise front brake pads are wearing thin
Advise rear brake discs are badly corroded and pitted
Advise rear brake pads are wearing thin
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Advise bad engine oil leak
Advise engine management light is on
Advise front brake pads are wearing thin
Advise rear brake discs are badly corroded and pitted
Advise rear brake pads are wearing thin
Advise both rear brake discs are corroded and pitted
Advise engine oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advise both rear brake discs are corroded and pitted
Advise engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG05 ANB is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YG05 ANB, 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 YG05 ANB registered?
YG05 ANB is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 August 2005.
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