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AF05 XAW

2005 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,983 mi
Last recorded171,983 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XAW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 171,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose subframe moving considerably in relation to body (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has nail near to shoulder of tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis legs directly by subframe mountings are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary safety catch seized in open position

pipe off turbo to intercooler is split

Pass 21 Apr 2018 153,912 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

intercooler rubber pipe off turbo split

Fail 20 Apr 2018 153,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat Nav , Camera , Glasses case and winsdscreen chamois (8.3.1e)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn completely smooth on inner and outer and almost through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit , worn lumpy on inner edge , smooth on outer and perished between treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

intercooler rubber pipe off turbo split

Pass 22 Apr 2017 148,394 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 146,456 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 146,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both side front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Engine Oil Leaks

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 140,753 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 131,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 131,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 119,450 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 109,566 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 97,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 97,023 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,641 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 696,793 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 69,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,827 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,709 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 XAW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF05 XAW, 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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AF05 XAW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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