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YK55 USZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,625 mi
Last recorded121,625 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 USZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 121,625 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 121,424 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear upper rose bush arms (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges and cracked in the tread

Pass 23 Jun 2016 111,878 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper rose bush arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,246 miles

Brake fluid staining around master cylinder area

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

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

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

Slight damage nearside rear light lense

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 89,246 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Brake fluid staining around master cylinder area

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

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

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

Slight damage nearside rear light lense

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 73,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,872 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light body work damage and front bumper trim missing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,163 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light lens cracked

trim missing from offside front

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,093 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,030 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 USZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USZ, 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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YK55 USZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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