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YT55 FOJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,653 mi
Last recorded79,653 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 FOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 79,653 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

headlight lenses and beam images poor

oil seepage

Fail 17 May 2021 79,653 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

headlight lenses and beam images poor

oil seepage

Pass 19 May 2020 72,028 miles

headlight lenses and beam images poor

nail in nearside front tyre tread

oil seepage

Fail 19 May 2020 72,028 miles

nail in nearside front tyre tread

oil seepage

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlight lenses and beam images poor

Pass 28 May 2019 64,027 miles

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm - advise replacement

offside rear tyre at 2mm - advise replacement

oil seepage

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2018 56,961 miles

rear tyres 3mm and perishing

Fail 17 May 2018 56,925 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm and perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,353 miles

front tyre valves starting to perish

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 31 May 2016 40,351 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyre valves starting to perish

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,858 miles

nearside headlamp lense poor

rear wiper split

various body/bumper defects

Fail 4 Jun 2015 29,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside headlamp lense poor

rear wiper split

various body/bumper defects

Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,540 miles

all tyres worn on edges

offside centre and nearside centre brake hoses have corroded ferules

rear tyres perished - advise replacement soon

rear wiper split

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,060 miles

all tyres worn on edges

offside door mirror glass incomplete

oil seepage

rear tyres perished

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,659 miles

near side rear tyre worn to legal limit

off side rear tyre perishing/wearing low

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,153 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar ball joint squeaks

nail in o.s.r tyre

various minor body damage

Fail 25 Jul 2011 28,153 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

long handbrake travel

n/s/f anti roll bar ball joint squeaks

n/s/r handbrake cable bracket loose on suspension arm

nail in o.s.r tyre

various minor body damage

Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,581 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight wear on edges

wipers poor

Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,578 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 23,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside headlamp aim on limit

Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,590 miles

offside headlamp aim on limit

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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YT55 FOJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT55 FOJ, 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 YT55 FOJ registered?

YT55 FOJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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