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YK55 USO

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,261 mi
Last recorded93,261 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 USO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 93,261 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 91,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 88,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 85,149 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 80,628 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,843 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,289 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 66,476 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin breaking up

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,258 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 55,457 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 55,457 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,594 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,650 miles

2 x securing clips for rear brake pipes broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

check engine light on

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly rusty/pitted

Fail 16 Oct 2013 53,650 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 x securing clips for rear brake pipes broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres scrubbed on outer edges,have slight damage to outer sidewalls

check engine light on

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly rusty/pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 52,435 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2011 49,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,993 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,071 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,019 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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YK55 USO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YK55 USO, 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 YK55 USO registered?

YK55 USO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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