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YM55 RYF

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,055 mi
Last recorded145,055 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 RYF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 145,055 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 145,054 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 134,238 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2016 134,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 119,877 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,918 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 94,205 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding in clips etc

front pads and front discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,866 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 62,029 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 62,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 38,623 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,707 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,556 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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YM55 RYF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YM55 RYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM55 RYF registered?

YM55 RYF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YM55 RYF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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