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AD05 CFL

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,395 mi
Last recorded100,395 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,395 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 100,395 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 97,832 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 97,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,624 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 91,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,672 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,450 miles

both front discs signs of wear....

note...n/s/r hand brake cable mount to body slightly loose ....prs.....

Pass 1 Aug 2009 54,205 miles

NOTE...TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE LEVER GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT[.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 40,066 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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AD05 CFL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD05 CFL, 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 AD05 CFL registered?

AD05 CFL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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