CarVerify

Free Car Check

YW05 CYT

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,322 mi
Last recorded131,322 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 CYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 131,322 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 121,923 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both O/S N/S (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,557 miles

nearside front wing damaged

offsidefront tyre outer side wall split

rear exhaust corroded ( not blowing )

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,543 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 94,534 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 89,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,892 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 84,891 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 83,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,387 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 72,387 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,650 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,565 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 61,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,598 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YW05 CYT is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YW05 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YW05 CYT?

You can check the full history of YW05 CYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YW05 CYT registered?

YW05 CYT is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is YW05 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW05 CYT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YW05 CYT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YW05 CYT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.