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AF55 WYY

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,318 mi
Last recorded177,318 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 177,318 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 177,314 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust manifold bolts missing

Pass 7 Feb 2023 172,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 161,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 152,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 147,685 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 139,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 133,409 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 126,998 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 120,171 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 113,345 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 104,469 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2014 104,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2013 97,361 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 90,188 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,762 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,517 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 77,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,116 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,900 miles

n/s front wiper dlade slight deteriation

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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AF55 WYY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF55 WYY, 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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AF55 WYY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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