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YH54 VNX

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,960 mi
Last recorded181,960 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 VNX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 181,960 miles

Central All four tyres slightly out of shape

Engine/ undercovers fitted at the time of test, unable to visually inspect some components

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 181,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central All four tyres slightly out of shape

Engine/ undercovers fitted at the time of test, unable to visually inspect some components

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 177,299 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 169,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 169,246 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 155,887 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 146,988 miles

Front Registration plate damage

Rear Wiper blade completely gone

Offside Front Bumper damage and fog light broken cover with tape

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2017 146,988 miles

Front Registration plate damage

Offside Front Bumper damage and fog light broken cover with tape

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

Rear Wiper blade completely gone

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2016 140,405 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 140,404 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure LIGHT UNIT (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER TRIM (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure GLASS (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front wipers starting to smear

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 134,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 126,269 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 117,060 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 111,778 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 105,094 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 97,105 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 89,461 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 89,461 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 79,853 miles

rear tyres are low tread 2mto3m

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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YH54 VNX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH54 VNX, 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 YH54 VNX registered?

YH54 VNX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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