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YY05 XYU

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,252 mi
Last recorded195,252 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 195,252 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight rumble

Nearside Rear brake pads low

rear exhaust box skin poor/corroded

slight play nsr hub bush

Pass 26 Nov 2016 190,334 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 185,942 miles

Exhaust tail box outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (stepped tread) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (stepped tread) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs are covered slight surface

front brakes only just met balance limits

Fail 15 Dec 2015 185,942 miles

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

Exhaust tail box outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (stepped tread) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (stepped tread) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs are covered slight surface

front brakes only just met balance limits

Fail 14 Sep 2015 185,912 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUBFRAME- REAR FRAME BUSHES OS & NS (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES

PLAY IN NSR LOWER SUSPENSION BUSH

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 185,902 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement GEARBOX (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TYRES ARE BALD ON THE INNER AND THE OUTER EDGES

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY

Pass 30 Jun 2014 169,334 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 149,090 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 149,088 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 132,356 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 132,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 119,741 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 119,741 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 105,037 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 85,776 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 85,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,814 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YY05 XYU 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 58.8%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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