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YG05 APB

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,349 mi
Last recorded91,349 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 APB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 91,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,349 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 87,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight smearing from front wipers

Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,192 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight smearing from front wipers

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,356 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 78,422 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,894 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 68,869 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 68,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,302 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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YG05 APB is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 APB, 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 APB registered?

YG05 APB is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YG05 APB safe to buy?

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