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YT55 FOM

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 FOM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 118,662 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rear suspension bushes starting to perish but no excessive movement

Fail 13 Dec 2018 118,661 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rear suspension bushes starting to perish but no excessive movement

Pass 30 Nov 2017 116,312 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 116,312 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 108,684 miles

Coolant leak Top radiator hose area ()

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Slight ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 103,654 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 99,238 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil dampness to engine

Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear exhaust

oil dampness to engine

Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,548 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 5 Nov 2012 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,947 miles

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

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2010 63,024 miles

front brake discs are starting to produce a wear lip

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,561 miles

o/s rear tyre just 1.6mm of tread

Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2008 37,129 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YT55 FOM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

YT55 FOM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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