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YP05 TGK

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,899 mi
Last recorded111,899 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 TGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear showing first signs of perrishing

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front showing first signs of perrishing

Offside Rear showing first signs of perrishing

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 105,980 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTING WITHIN PLASTIC BODY SECURING CLIPS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe across fron lower subframe (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bush (front subframe) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bushs (front subframe) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING

WATER LEAK OSF LOWER CORNER OF ENGINE

Fail 12 Aug 2015 105,980 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTING WITHIN PLASTIC BODY SECURING CLIPS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe across fron lower subframe (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bush (front subframe) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bushs (front subframe) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel excess travel (3.1.6c)

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING

WATER LEAK OSF LOWER CORNER OF ENGINE

Fail 3 Aug 2015 105,919 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both rear tyres ceacking (cuts)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 104,231 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deteriation on rear exhaust

Pass 9 Aug 2013 100,198 miles

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

Oil leak

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

deteriation on rear exhaust

Fail 9 Aug 2013 100,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

deteriation on rear exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2012 91,375 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deteriation on rear exhaust

Fail 8 Aug 2012 91,375 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deteriation on rear exhaust

Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,817 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 83,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 74,345 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 15 May 2009 64,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 64,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,522 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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YP05 TGK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

YP05 TGK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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