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YP55 FVC

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,520 mi
Last recorded78,520 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 FVC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,520 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,783 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,058 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,174 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 70,174 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main feeds to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,558 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,425 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,713 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,337 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,197 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,373 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,150 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 FVC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

YP55 FVC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 FVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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