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AE05 RSY

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,849 mi
Last recorded111,849 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 RSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 111,849 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides(trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 118,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides(trailing arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 107,150 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,094 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 104,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead-rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,641 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 96,148 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 93,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,214 miles

Both front tyres cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,496 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre has deep cut,

Pass 13 Nov 2015 74,902 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre has small cut in inner side wall

both rear tyres worn low inner edges

puncture in N/S/F tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2014 68,036 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,788 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,410 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,173 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,202 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,036 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,112 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,655 miles

osr tyre has deep stone cuts,advise handbrake travel is getting high,still has ok reserve travel,

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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AE05 RSY is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE05 RSY, 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 AE05 RSY registered?

AE05 RSY is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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