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YX55 UGT

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,113 mi
Last recorded89,113 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 UGT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,113 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 112,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 103,232 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx no visible tread on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,722 miles

front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

offside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

Fail 2 Oct 2009 86,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

offside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,191 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth 3 mm approx

nearside rear wheel inner rim damaged

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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YX55 UGT is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX55 UGT, 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 YX55 UGT registered?

YX55 UGT is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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