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YX05 RFE

2005 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,352 mi
Last recorded139,352 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 RFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2023 139,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear suspension arms //inc ns /os radius arms floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 138,837 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL mountings corroded but NO holes could be made at time of test using finger and thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 137,724 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 136,906 miles

Rear fuel pipe damp.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up and over tank. All. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2018 136,314 miles

Corrosion on brake discs.

Corrosion on exhaust back box.

Corrosion on prescribed areas/components/and brake pipes.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Slight seepage from fuel union.

Pass 2 Dec 2017 135,299 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 133,634 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 128,354 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 125,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 117,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 117,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f wiper split not affect drivers view

Pass 26 Aug 2011 103,786 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 86,318 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,784 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 RFE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

YX05 RFE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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