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YT55 FPJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,930 mi
Last recorded132,930 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 FPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 132,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 132,490 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 132,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 115,919 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 115,915 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,496 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,860 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,384 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,186 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,320 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,797 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)

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 FPJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT55 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

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

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