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YG55 WLO

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,435 mi
Last recorded144,435 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 WLO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 144,435 miles

rear coil spring corroded-rear and front bushes slightly perished and slight play-o/s/f/ shocker damp-exhaust slightly leaking from dpf-

Pass 30 Jan 2020 139,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2020 139,864 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2019 133,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Hub bush worn

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Hub bush worn

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 127,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 127,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 121,372 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to rear brake pipe slightly rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Centre heat shield slightly insecure

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2016 117,065 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre heat shield slightly insecure

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 116,980 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure handbrake cable and flexible hose bracket (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 102,664 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 97,496 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,487 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 86,100 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 86,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,984 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,298 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,635 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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YG55 WLO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG55 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

YG55 WLO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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