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YP55 FTU

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,736 mi
Last recorded80,736 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 FTU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 80,736 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 72,089 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 66,447 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,846 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 65,256 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,938 miles

Rear Reverse Light Not Working

Fail 3 Dec 2020 64,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Reverse Light Not Working

Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 63,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust has corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2017 61,848 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,713 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,662 miles

slight play at steering top bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,218 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,219 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 53,217 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,351 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,849 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 43,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,434 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,540 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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YP55 FTU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FTU, 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 FTU registered?

YP55 FTU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 FTU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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