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AF55 WYH

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,839 mi
Last recorded219,839 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WYH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 219,839 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 219,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre down to 1.68mm (advise renewing)

rear discs worn

rear pads on the limit ,advise renewing asap

Pass 19 Aug 2021 203,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 202,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 196,355 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 187,631 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 187,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 179,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 171,620 miles

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2016 162,939 miles

exhaust corroded

long handbrake travel

offside rear shock absorber weeping

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2015 154,471 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2014 142,392 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 142,392 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 128,382 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 110,562 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,562 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,880 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,003 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 39,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AF55 WYH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc 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 AF55 WYH, 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 AF55 WYH registered?

AF55 WYH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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