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YX05 RCY

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

210,862 mi
Last recorded210,862 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 210,862 miles

Both headlight lenses going cloudy

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 210,862 miles

Both headlight lenses going cloudy

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 181,474 miles

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Fail 11 Jun 2019 181,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 7 Jun 2018 172,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 172,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 161,906 miles

Front headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 151,180 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 151,180 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 140,203 miles

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

aux drive belt exposing cords

front subframe rear bushes deteriorated

handbrake requires adjustment

oil leak

rear axle bushes perished and worn

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Jun 2015 140,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

aux drive belt exposing cords

handbrake requires adjustment

oil leak

rear axle bushes perished and worn

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Jun 2014 128,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 118,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 111,285 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,607 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 93,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,988 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,393 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 RCY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

YX05 RCY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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