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YY05 FRZ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,222 mi
Last recorded192,222 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 FRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 192,222 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

exhaust corroded

plastic under trays fitted

underside has light surface corrotion

Pass 9 Sep 2019 184,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 184,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (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 Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 175,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 169,682 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES HAZED POOR IMAGE (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement MONITOR SWITCH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 169,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR X2 AND LEAK (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking PIPES ABOVE TANK (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES HAZED POOR IMAGE (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement MONITOR SWITCH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 157,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 157,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 145,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

OSF BLADE POOR

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 118,361 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 118,361 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 105,674 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

centre heatsheilds loose

front brakes slightly juddering

Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,282 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,500 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 85,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,347 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly warpped

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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YY05 FRZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FRZ, 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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YY05 FRZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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