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YX05 LDV

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,943 mi
Last recorded113,943 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 LDV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 113,943 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 98,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 98,061 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 98,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 60,298 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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YX05 LDV is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YX05 LDV, 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 YX05 LDV registered?

YX05 LDV is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is YX05 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 LDV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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