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YY55 MLF

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,602 mi
Last recorded167,602 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 MLF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 167,602 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 148,033 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted on braking faces.

outer skin of exhaust backbox heavily corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2015 148,029 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted on braking faces.

outer skin of exhaust backbox heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 140,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 127,413 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 123,766 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

EXHAUST REAR BOX VERY RUSTY

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 117,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs corrodded

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2011 117,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs corrodded

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 102,328 miles

all 4 tyre treads down to between 3.0mm and 3.5mm

engine light on

Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,069 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,739 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 5 Dec 2008 62,739 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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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YY55 MLF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY55 MLF, 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 YY55 MLF registered?

YY55 MLF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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