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YX55 XHH

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,278 mi
Last recorded135,278 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 XHH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 135,278 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear some play n/s/r suspension arm bush

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

Offside Front fog light out

Offside Rear Lower inner sill fuel filter corroded

inner sills corroded

plastic covers over sills

Fail 14 Jun 2019 135,264 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded by suspension arm by chassis and sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front fog light out

Offside Rear Lower inner sill fuel filter corroded

inner sills corroded

plastic covers over sills

Nearside Rear some play n/s/r suspension arm bush

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 133,100 miles

Central exhaust heat shield lose

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on dash

Pass 25 May 2017 127,118 miles

Central exhaust heat sheld lose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 120,518 miles

Centre exhaust heat sheald lose

Front exhaust flexy pipe blowing

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

oil leak sump

Fail 15 Apr 2016 120,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust heat sheald lose

Front exhaust flexy pipe blowing

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

eml on dash

oil leak sump

Pass 13 Apr 2015 111,334 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 111,322 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 109,307 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,529 miles

o/s/f dip beam a bit dimmer than outer side

Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

offside front seat belt receiver stiff in use

Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,005 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 81,005 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,458 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,127 miles

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

o/s/f fog light inop (bulb and holder missing)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YX55 XHH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XHH, 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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YX55 XHH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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