MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear fuel pipe damp.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up and over tank. All. (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Slight corrosion on brake pipes.
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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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