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YR05 CYT

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,071 mi
Last recorded182,071 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 CYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 182,071 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2018 166,678 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 158,236 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 157,830 miles

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

under tray fitted,head lights lenzes poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2016 157,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

under tray fitted,head lights lenzes poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2015 157,734 miles

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

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 29 Jan 2014 157,645 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges and wearing unevenly

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2013 154,014 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge, advise replacing

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2012 142,845 miles

offside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint boot in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2011 129,914 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 119,974 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 108,497 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 108,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 95,595 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YR05 CYT is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YR05 CYT, 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 YR05 CYT registered?

YR05 CYT is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 CYT shows 14 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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