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YX05 RBO

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,122 mi
Last recorded139,122 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 RBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 139,122 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 139,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 115,593 miles

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 115,592 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET SNAPPED

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 97,903 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 85,786 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,695 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 71,318 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 62,819 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 54,254 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,334 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,084 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,006 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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YX05 RBO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YX05 RBO, 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 RBO registered?

YX05 RBO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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