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YG55 WLH

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,961 mi
Last recorded123,961 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 WLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 123,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 118,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Timing belt overdue for renewal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 118,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Timing belt overdue for renewal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 111,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Dec 2013 111,743 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 103,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear exhaust corroded / weak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 103,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust corroded / weak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 94,243 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 94,243 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,275 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,542 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,780 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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YG55 WLH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG55 WLH, 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 YG55 WLH registered?

YG55 WLH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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