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YP55 FTD

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

140,669 mi
Last recorded140,669 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 FTD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 140,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 140,031 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 138,286 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2023 138,275 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 136,393 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 133,966 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,542 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine rocker cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides also under the body need cleaning (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 128,159 miles

fuel tank lid doesn't close properly

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OBD connector not working

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 123,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 116,491 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 90,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml lamp om

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,811 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,174 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 52,296 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,118 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,970 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,002 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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YP55 FTD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YP55 FTD, 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 YP55 FTD registered?

YP55 FTD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is YP55 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 FTD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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