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AF05 XAC

2005 Saab 9-5

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,996 mi
Last recorded133,996 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XAC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 133,996 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 133,995 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 119,877 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 104,496 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tear tyres wearing uneavenly

Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 81,916 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 81,812 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 May 2011 61,265 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 53,195 miles

both front tyres 2mm and wearing around edges

Pass 28 May 2009 48,551 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,295 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 XAC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

AF05 XAC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is AF05 XAC safe to buy?

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