MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (5.2.6)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear unevenly worn
engine management light present on dash
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear unevenly worn
engine management light present on dash
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
n/s door mirror cracked
slight oil leak on o/s inner drive shaft boot
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s door mirror cracked
slight oil leak on o/s inner drive shaft boot
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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YY05 BGK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YY05 BGK, 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 YY05 BGK registered?
YY05 BGK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2005.
Is YY05 BGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for YY05 BGK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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