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YP55 FVJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,291 mi
Last recorded124,291 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 FVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 124,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 124,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 119,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear outer pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top ball joint dust cover starting to brake. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive in places ,also sump plug washer. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer box outer skin badly deteriorated.

bothside front brake discs wearing thin.

bothside front brake pads inner face worn thin.

small amount of play detected at steering wheel.

Fail 7 Oct 2019 119,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear outer pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top ball joint dust cover starting to brake. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive in places ,also sump plug washer. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer box outer skin badly deteriorated.

bothside front brake discs wearing thin.

bothside front brake pads inner face worn thin.

small amount of play detected at steering wheel.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 114,874 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 106,184 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,228 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear hand brake return spring broken

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,817 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,818 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering pump and hose seping oil.

rear silencer outer skin poor condition.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,682 miles

bothside front tyre shoulders lightly wearing thin.

bothside rear tyres centre tread wearing thin.

chip on windscreen wthin m o t limit.

rear silencer outer skin poor condition.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,316 miles

bothside front wiper blade should be replaced.

chip on windscreen within m.o.t limit.

rear silencer outer skin poor condition.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,147 miles

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 9 Oct 2008 25,927 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FVJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FVJ, 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 YP55 FVJ registered?

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

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