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YY05 MLK

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,784 mi
Last recorded164,784 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 MLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 164,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 164,460 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 164,089 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 164,077 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 160,936 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 160,936 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 155,858 miles

Oil leak Heavy ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 155,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Misty (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak Heavy ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 150,698 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 142,470 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 134,676 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 134,676 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 126,708 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 126,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,274 miles

slight play in nsf drop link

Pass 23 Mar 2012 102,205 miles

front and rear brake discs have suface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,917 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 87,085 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,563 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 80,868 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 80,868 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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YY05 MLK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

YY05 MLK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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