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AD54 TUA

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,593 mi
Last recorded157,593 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 157,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 157,217 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 148,928 miles

Offside Rear Upper rose joint has slight play

Fail 30 Jul 2018 148,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper rose joint has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2017 139,177 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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 130,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,575 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,836 miles

engine management light is on

nearside and offside rear upper rose joints have slight play

nearside front outer tyre side wall has slight damage

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2013 101,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,850 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 Aug 2012 92,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,984 miles

ALL Brake Discs worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,680 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,039 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 44,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,299 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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AD54 TUA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD54 TUA, 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 AD54 TUA registered?

AD54 TUA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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