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YX55 UHK

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,938 mi
Last recorded91,938 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 UHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,938 miles

metal brake pipes have been sprayed with wax/oil.

vehicle is fitted with sill & under body covers.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,366 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 80,366 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 80,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,974 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,668 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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YX55 UHK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YX55 UHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YX55 UHK?

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What year was YX55 UHK registered?

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

Is YX55 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX55 UHK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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