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AE05 XRO

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,726 mi
Last recorded135,726 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XRO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 135,726 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 135,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 131,090 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 131,090 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 126,237 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 126,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,234 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,470 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,650 miles

some play in front suspension and anti roll bar linkages

Fail 14 Apr 2016 101,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

some play in front suspension and anti roll bar linkages

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,044 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,114 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,229 miles

front brake discs ridged

long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,803 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyres on limit

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,363 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 30,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 XRO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XRO, 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 XRO registered?

AE05 XRO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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