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YP54 UGY

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

193,972 mi
Last recorded193,972 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 UGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 193,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 193,965 miles

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 174,647 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2018 174,546 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear as marked near tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear as marked near tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2017 152,376 miles

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2017 152,376 miles

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

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

Pass 9 May 2016 147,573 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn below legal limit on edges

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

Fail 5 May 2016 147,517 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (as marked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn below legal limit on edges

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

Pass 1 May 2015 131,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 131,586 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe near fuel filter moist

offside front tyre 0mm on edge

parking brake has long travel

Pass 3 Apr 2014 114,931 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 98,083 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 98,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs worn & pitted

Fail 19 Mar 2012 97,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs worn & pitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 96,115 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 83,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,687 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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YP54 UGY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YP54 UGY, 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 YP54 UGY registered?

YP54 UGY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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