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YM54 WCV

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,166 mi
Last recorded226,166 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 WCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 226,166 miles

handbrake is imbalanced

headlights lends worn beam pattern not very clear.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 226,166 miles

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

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

handbrake is imbalanced

headlights lends worn beam pattern not very clear.

both front tyres worn onto wear bars

Pass 8 Feb 2014 194,555 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 162,111 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 161,684 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 18 Jan 2012 130,597 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 130,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 107,848 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 107,848 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 80,690 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,920 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,088 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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YM54 WCV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc 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 YM54 WCV, 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 YM54 WCV registered?

YM54 WCV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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