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YG05 ANB

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,208 mi
Last recorded185,208 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 ANB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 185,208 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 185,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 179,123 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 179,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 174,628 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 174,628 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 169,895 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 166,973 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 164,199 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 164,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 162,564 miles

Handbrake lever high

Fail 26 Nov 2018 162,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 160,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2016 156,746 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 153,610 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 149,258 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 146,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight deterioration to rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Jul 2013 140,326 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2012 116,634 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 116,634 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 97,969 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,969 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 78,430 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,430 miles

Advise both rear brake discs are corroded and pitted

Advise engine oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,534 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,560 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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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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