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YP05 TGE

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,093 mi
Last recorded145,093 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 TGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 145,093 miles

Brake pipes on suspension arms to n/s and o/s rear calipers corroding.

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges.

n/s and o/s rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 144,641 miles

Fuel pipe leaking in area of fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre rear (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipes (on suspension arms) to n/s & o/s rear calipers corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s & o/s rear brake pads wearing thin

o/s rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

Pass 18 Jun 2015 138,430 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy & on o/s rear suspension arm corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 138,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy & on o/s rear suspension arm corroded

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s & o/s internal shoe parking brake system requires service

Pass 5 Sep 2013 122,188 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2013 122,187 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 116,422 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 116,422 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 110,829 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 107,051 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 107,012 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 107,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 100,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,976 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YP05 TGE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YP05 TGE, 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 YP05 TGE registered?

YP05 TGE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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