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YY54 YYM

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,986 mi
Last recorded121,986 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 YYM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 121,986 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 121,986 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Main brake pipes and pipes too rear flexy hoses starting to rust

Rears silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 110,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust heat shield adrift

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Main brake pipes and pipes too rear flexy hoses starting to rust

Rears silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,750 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to 2mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,749 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexible brake hoses , ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres just starting to perish

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,201 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,025 miles

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

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

front tyres approx 4mm of tread

Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,030 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 37,654 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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YY54 YYM is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY54 YYM, 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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YY54 YYM is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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