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AF05 XAA

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,019 mi
Last recorded96,019 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XAA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 96,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 87,436 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 87,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,394 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,023 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,496 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,546 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres mishaped

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,050 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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AF05 XAA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF05 XAA, 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 AF05 XAA registered?

AF05 XAA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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