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AJ05 YKD

2005 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,768 mi
Last recorded165,768 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 YKD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2015 165,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear box in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 152,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 134,987 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 119,001 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box detiriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2011 102,088 miles

both front tyres worn to wear bands

rear exhaust silencer rusting and flaking

Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,349 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,292 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
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AJ05 YKD is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ05 YKD, 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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AJ05 YKD is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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