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YT55 FRO

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,893 mi
Last recorded163,893 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 163,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 162,072 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 161,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 158,099 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 153,478 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 153,455 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 145,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 140,848 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 140,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 138,351 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 135,161 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Jul 2015 135,161 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2013 131,234 miles

n/s front tyre has split on outer side wall but not reaching the cords

Pass 10 Dec 2011 129,577 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 112,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 89,690 miles

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 FRO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel 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 YT55 FRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT55 FRO registered?

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

Is YT55 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT55 FRO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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